Is Ninetales-EX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ninetales-EX sells for $147 against $5.47 raw: a $141 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.18) 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)
- $5.47
- PSA 10
- $147
- PSA 9
- $31.18
- 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 | $147 | +$116 | +$91.48 | −$8.52 |
| PSA 9 | $31.18 | +$0.71 | −$24.29 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $28.36 | −$2.11 | −$27.11 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $5.47 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% | $60.12 | +$4.65 |
| 50% | $89.06 | +$33.59 |
| 75% | $118 | +$62.54 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $147 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.54 | −$136 | 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 $147 against $5.47 raw: a $141 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.18) 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 (Generations 13/83) sells for about $147 versus $5.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ninetales-EX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $147, ahead of CGC 10 at $10.54. 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.
What gem rate makes grading Ninetales-EX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ninetales-EX breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.18).
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