Is M Blastoise-EX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 M Blastoise-EX sells for $267 against $31.26 raw: a $236 spread, 8.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($98.85) 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)
- $31.26
- PSA 10
- $267
- PSA 9
- $98.85
- Gem premium
- 8.5×
- 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 | $267 | +$211 | +$186 | +$85.71 |
| PSA 9 | $98.85 | +$42.59 | +$17.59 | −$82.41 |
| PSA 8 | $35.81 | −$20.45 | −$45.45 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $31.26 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% | $141 | +$59.62 |
| 50% | $183 | +$102 |
| 75% | $225 | +$144 |
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 | $267 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $140 | −$127 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $267 | $140 | — | — |
| 9 | $98.85 | $64.56 | — | — |
| 8.5 | $50.00 | $31.31 | $38.00 | $60.00 |
| 8 | $35.81 | $19.42 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $23.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $27.68 | $15.05 | — | — |
| 6 | $20.50 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $17.00 | — | — | — |
| 3 | $9.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading M Blastoise-EX — FAQ
Is M Blastoise-EX worth grading?
A PSA 10 M Blastoise-EX sells for $267 against $31.26 raw: a $236 spread, 8.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($98.85) 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 M Blastoise-EX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 M Blastoise-EX (Generations 18/83) sells for about $267 versus $31.26 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.5× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for M Blastoise-EX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $267, ahead of CGC 10 at $140. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does M Blastoise-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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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