Is Suicune ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Suicune ex brings $35.74 versus $0.95 raw — a $34.79 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.95
- PSA 10
- $35.74
- PSA 9
- $8.76
- Gem premium
- 38×
- 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 | $35.74 | +$9.79 | −$15.21 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $8.76 | −$17.19 | −$42.19 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $11.48 | −$14.47 | −$39.47 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $0.95 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% | $15.51 | −$35.45 |
| 50% | $22.25 | −$28.70 |
| 75% | $29.00 | −$21.95 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $35.74 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $13.65 | −$22.09 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $35.74 | $13.65 | — | — | $17.79 |
| 9.5 | — | $5.81 | $34.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $8.76 | $6.90 | — | — | $18.29 |
| 8.5 | $28.00 | $4.95 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $11.48 | $9.35 | $13.00 | $14.89 | — |
| 7 | $7.50 | — | — | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $0.99 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $11.97 | $5.50 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $1.00 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Suicune ex — FAQ
Is Suicune ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Suicune ex brings $35.74 versus $0.95 raw — a $34.79 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Suicune ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Suicune ex (Pokémon TCG Classic - Blastoise 010/034) sells for about $35.74 versus $0.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 38× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Suicune ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $35.74, ahead of CGC 10 at $13.65. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Suicune 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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