Is EXP.ALL worth grading?
Pokémon · FireRed & LeafGreen · 91/112 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 EXP.ALL brings $31.00 versus $1.16 raw — a $29.84 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.16
- PSA 10
- $31.00
- PSA 9
- $8.00
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $31.00 | +$4.84 | −$20.16 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $8.00 | −$18.16 | −$43.16 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $11.50 | −$14.66 | −$39.66 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $1.16 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% | $13.75 | −$37.41 |
| 50% | $19.50 | −$31.66 |
| 75% | $25.25 | −$25.91 |
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 | $75.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $31.00 | −$44.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $31.00 | $75.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $1.33 |
| 9 | $32.80 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $10.50 |
| 8 | $11.50 | — |
| 7 | $8.50 | — |
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Full set checklist →Grading EXP.ALL — FAQ
Is EXP.ALL worth grading?
A PSA 10 EXP.ALL brings $31.00 versus $1.16 raw — a $29.84 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 EXP.ALL worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 EXP.ALL (FireRed & LeafGreen 91/112) sells for about $31.00 versus $1.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for EXP.ALL?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $75.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $31.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does EXP.ALL 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.
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