Is Gengar ex worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gengar ex sells for $2,374 against $1,400 raw: a $974 spread, 1.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($5,821) 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)
- $1,400
- PSA 10
- $2,374
- PSA 9
- $5,821
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $2,374 | +$949 | +$924 | +$824 |
| PSA 9 | $5,821 | +$4,396 | +$4,371 | +$4,271 |
| PSA 8 | $3,112 | +$1,687 | +$1,662 | +$1,562 |
Net = sale price − $1,400 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% | $4,959 | +$3,509 |
| 50% | $4,097 | +$2,647 |
| 75% | $3,236 | +$1,786 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $6,587 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $2,374 | −$4,213 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $2,374 | $6,587 | — | — | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $3,840 | $7,968 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $5,821 | $3,743 | $3,728 | — | — | — |
| 8.5 | $3,695 | $2,725 | $1,846 | — | $2,995 | — |
| 8 | $3,112 | $1,818 | $2,950 | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | — | $1,943 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $2,642 | — | $1,250 | $330 | $1,899 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $920 | $1,750 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $1,898 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $1,300 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $1,682 | $1,350 | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | $1,422 | $799 | — | — | $800 | $446 |
| 3.5 | — | $200 | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | $145 | $640 | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 | $700 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | $729 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | $859 | $397 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Gengar ex — FAQ
Is Gengar ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gengar ex sells for $2,374 against $1,400 raw: a $974 spread, 1.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($5,821) 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 Gengar ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gengar ex (FireRed & LeafGreen 108/112) sells for about $2,374 versus $1,400 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gengar ex?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $6,587, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,374. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gengar 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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