Is Politoed ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Politoed ex brings $663 versus $240 raw — a $423 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($72.71) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $240
- PSA 10
- $663
- PSA 9
- $72.71
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $663 | +$398 | +$373 | +$273 |
| PSA 9 | $72.71 | −$192 | −$217 | −$317 |
| PSA 8 | $257 | −$7.95 | −$32.95 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $240 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% | $220 | −$69.79 |
| 50% | $368 | +$77.70 |
| 75% | $515 | +$225 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 37%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $722 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $663 | −$59.34 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $663 | $722 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $399 | — | — |
| 9 | $72.71 | $198 | $229 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $165 | — | — |
| 8 | $257 | $250 | — | — |
| 7 | $162 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $157 | $41.00 | — | — |
| 5 | $116 | — | — | — |
| 4.5 | — | $26.00 | — | — |
| 4 | — | — | — | $50.00 |
| 3 | $25.00 | — | — | — |
| 2 | $105 | — | — | — |
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Grading Politoed ex — FAQ
Is Politoed ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Politoed ex brings $663 versus $240 raw — a $423 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($72.71) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Politoed ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Politoed ex (Unseen Forces 107/115) sells for about $663 versus $240 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Politoed ex?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $722, ahead of PSA 10 at $663. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Politoed ex need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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 Politoed ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Politoed ex breaks even when it gems about 37% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $72.71).
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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