Is Torterra LV.X worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A BGS 9 Torterra LV.X sells for $899 against $61.56 raw: a $837 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($350) 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)
- $61.56
- BGS 9
- $899
- PSA 9
- $350
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 — BGS 9 | $899 | +$812 | +$787 | +$687 |
| PSA 9 | $350 | +$263 | +$238 | +$138 |
| PSA 8 | $40.20 | −$46.36 | −$71.36 | −$171 |
Net = sale price − $61.56 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% | $487 | +$376 |
| 50% | $625 | +$513 |
| 75% | $762 | +$650 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | BGS |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | $350 | $899 |
| 8 | $40.20 | — |
| 7 | $43.00 | — |
| 6 | $19.96 | — |
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Grading Torterra LV.X — FAQ
Is Torterra LV.X worth grading?
A BGS 9 Torterra LV.X sells for $899 against $61.56 raw: a $837 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($350) 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.
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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