Is Ninetales ex worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ninetales ex sells for $10,467 against $297 raw: a $10,170 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($919) 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)
- $297
- PSA 10
- $10,467
- PSA 9
- $919
- Gem premium
- 35×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $10,467 | +$10,145 | +$10,120 | +$10,020 |
| PSA 9 | $919 | +$598 | +$573 | +$473 |
| PSA 8 | $559 | +$238 | +$213 | +$113 |
Net = sale price − $297 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% | $3,306 | +$2,960 |
| 50% | $5,693 | +$5,346 |
| 75% | $8,080 | +$7,733 |
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 | $10,467 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $2,081 | −$8,386 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $702 | −$9,765 | 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.
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Grading Ninetales ex — FAQ
Is Ninetales ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ninetales ex sells for $10,467 against $297 raw: a $10,170 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($919) 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 Ninetales ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ninetales ex (Hidden Legends 96/101) sells for about $10,467 versus $297 for a raw near-mint copy — a 35× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ninetales ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $10,467, ahead of TAG 10 at $2,081. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ninetales 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.
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