Is Resistance Gym worth grading?
Pokémon · Gym Challenge · 109/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Resistance Gym brings $39.70 versus $8.24 raw — a $31.46 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.10) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.24
- PSA 10
- $39.70
- PSA 9
- $8.10
- Gem premium
- 4.8×
- 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 | $39.70 | +$6.46 | −$18.54 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $8.10 | −$25.14 | −$50.14 | −$150 |
| PSA 8 | $13.87 | −$19.37 | −$44.37 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $8.24 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% | $16.00 | −$42.24 |
| 50% | $23.90 | −$34.34 |
| 75% | $31.80 | −$26.44 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $39.70 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.99 | −$17.71 | 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 Resistance Gym — FAQ
Is Resistance Gym worth grading?
A PSA 10 Resistance Gym brings $39.70 versus $8.24 raw — a $31.46 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.10) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Resistance Gym worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Resistance Gym (Gym Challenge 109/132) sells for about $39.70 versus $8.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.8× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Resistance Gym?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $39.70, ahead of CGC 10 at $21.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Resistance 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.
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