Is Genesect-EX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Genesect-EX sells for $2,500 against $292 raw: a $2,208 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($779) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $292
- PSA 10
- $2,500
- PSA 9
- $779
- Gem premium
- 8.6×
- As of
- Aug 10, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $2,500 | +$2,183 | +$2,158 | +$2,058 |
| PSA 9 | $779 | +$462 | +$437 | +$337 |
| PSA 8 | $468 | +$151 | +$126 | +$25.93 |
Net = sale price − $292 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $1,209 | +$867 |
| 50% | $1,640 | +$1,297 |
| 75% | $2,070 | +$1,728 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $2,500 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $186 | −$2,314 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $2,500 | $186 | — |
| 9 | $779 | — | $400 |
| 8.5 | — | $349 | $400 |
| 8 | $468 | $159 | — |
| 7 | $243 | $200 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $108 | — |
| 6 | $192 | — | — |
| 5 | $104 | $69.60 | — |
| 2 | $65.00 | — | — |
| 1 | $324 | — | — |
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Grading Genesect-EX — FAQ
Is Genesect-EX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Genesect-EX sells for $2,500 against $292 raw: a $2,208 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($779) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Genesect-EX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Genesect-EX (Plasma Blast 97/101) sells for about $2,500 versus $292 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Genesect-EX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,500, ahead of CGC 10 at $186. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Genesect-EX need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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