Is Rocket's Tricky Gym worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Rocket's Tricky Gym sells for $99.99 against $3.16 raw: a $96.83 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.06) 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)
- $3.16
- PSA 10
- $99.99
- PSA 9
- $42.06
- Gem premium
- 32×
- 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 | $99.99 | +$71.83 | +$46.83 | −$53.17 |
| PSA 9 | $42.06 | +$13.90 | −$11.10 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $38.04 | +$9.88 | −$15.12 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $3.16 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% | $56.54 | +$3.38 |
| 50% | $71.03 | +$17.87 |
| 75% | $85.51 | +$32.35 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $264 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $125 | −$139 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $19.50 | −$244 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $264 | $125 | $19.50 |
| 9 | $68.39 | $15.68 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $30.00 | — |
| 8 | $38.04 | — | — |
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Grading Rocket's Tricky Gym — FAQ
Is Rocket's Tricky Gym worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rocket's Tricky Gym sells for $99.99 against $3.16 raw: a $96.83 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.06) 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 Rocket's Tricky Gym worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rocket's Tricky Gym (Team Rocket Returns 90/109) sells for about $99.99 versus $3.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 32× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rocket's Tricky Gym?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $264, ahead of CGC 10 at $125. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rocket's Tricky Gym 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.
What gem rate makes grading Rocket's Tricky Gym break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Rocket's Tricky Gym breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $42.06).
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