Is Mary's Impulse worth grading?
Pokémon · Expedition Base Set · 142/165 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mary's Impulse brings $32.63 versus $2.11 raw — a $30.52 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.91) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.11
- PSA 10
- $32.63
- PSA 9
- $19.91
- 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 — PSA 10 | $32.63 | +$5.52 | −$19.48 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $19.91 | −$7.20 | −$32.20 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $34.99 | +$7.88 | −$17.12 | −$117 |
Net = sale price − $2.11 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% | $23.09 | −$29.02 |
| 50% | $26.27 | −$25.84 |
| 75% | $29.45 | −$22.66 |
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 | $157 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $99.99 | −$56.65 | 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 | $157 | $99.99 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $9.00 | — |
| 9 | $33.97 | $14.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $34.99 | $630 |
| 8 | $20.00 | $15.99 | — |
| 7 | $16.00 | $8.50 | — |
| 6 | $9.00 | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $3.00 | — |
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Grading Mary's Impulse — FAQ
Is Mary's Impulse worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mary's Impulse brings $32.63 versus $2.11 raw — a $30.52 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.91) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mary's Impulse worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mary's Impulse (Expedition Base Set 142/165) sells for about $32.63 versus $2.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mary's Impulse?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $157, ahead of CGC 10 at $99.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mary's Impulse 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.
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