Is Genesect worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 1480× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Genesect sells for $2,901 against $1.96 raw: a $2,899 spread, 1480× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.66) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.96
- PSA 10
- $2,901
- PSA 9
- $15.66
- Gem premium
- 1480×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $2,901 | +$2,874 | +$2,849 | +$2,749 |
| PSA 9 | $15.66 | −$11.30 | −$36.30 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $13.62 | −$13.34 | −$38.34 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $1.96 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% | $737 | +$685 |
| 50% | $1,458 | +$1,406 |
| 75% | $2,180 | +$2,128 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $2,901 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $115 | −$2,786 | 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.
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Grading Genesect — FAQ
Is Genesect worth grading?
A PSA 10 Genesect sells for $2,901 against $1.96 raw: a $2,899 spread, 1480× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.66) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Genesect worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Genesect (Legendary Treasures 16/113) sells for about $2,901 versus $1.96 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1480× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Genesect?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,901, ahead of CGC 10 at $115. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Genesect 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.
What gem rate makes grading Genesect break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Genesect breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $15.66).
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