Is Garchomp LV.X worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Garchomp LV.X sells for $5,000 against $103 raw: a $4,897 spread, 49× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,016) 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)
- $103
- PSA 10
- $5,000
- PSA 9
- $2,016
- Gem premium
- 49×
- 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 | $5,000 | +$4,872 | +$4,847 | +$4,747 |
| PSA 9 | $2,016 | +$1,889 | +$1,864 | +$1,764 |
| PSA 8 | $370 | +$243 | +$218 | +$118 |
Net = sale price − $103 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% | $2,762 | +$2,610 |
| 50% | $3,508 | +$3,356 |
| 75% | $4,254 | +$4,101 |
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 | $5,000 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $626 | −$4,374 | 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 | $5,000 | $626 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $405 | — |
| 9 | $2,016 | $675 | — |
| 8.5 | $500 | $249 | $699 |
| 8 | $370 | $403 | — |
| 7 | $312 | $200 | — |
| 6 | $282 | — | — |
| 5 | $231 | — | — |
| 4 | $150 | $100 | — |
| 3 | $150 | — | — |
| 2 | $140 | — | — |
| 1 | $180 | — | — |
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Grading Garchomp LV.X — FAQ
Is Garchomp LV.X worth grading?
A PSA 10 Garchomp LV.X sells for $5,000 against $103 raw: a $4,897 spread, 49× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,016) 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 Garchomp LV.X worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Garchomp LV.X (Majestic Dawn 97/100) sells for about $5,000 versus $103 for a raw near-mint copy — a 49× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Garchomp LV.X?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $5,000, ahead of CGC 10 at $626. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Garchomp LV.X 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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