Is Rocket's Minefield Gym worth grading?
Pokémon · Gym Challenge · 119/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Rocket's Minefield Gym sells for $196 against $3.19 raw: a $192 spread, 61× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.83) 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)
- $3.19
- PSA 10
- $196
- PSA 9
- $39.83
- Gem premium
- 61×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $196 | +$167 | +$142 | +$42.40 |
| PSA 9 | $39.83 | +$11.64 | −$13.36 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $13.46 | −$14.73 | −$39.73 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $3.19 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% | $78.77 | +$25.58 |
| 50% | $118 | +$64.52 |
| 75% | $157 | +$103 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $17.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11.08 | −$5.92 | 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 Rocket's Minefield Gym — FAQ
Is Rocket's Minefield Gym worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rocket's Minefield Gym sells for $196 against $3.19 raw: a $192 spread, 61× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.83) 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 Minefield Gym worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rocket's Minefield Gym (Gym Challenge 119/132) sells for about $196 versus $3.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 61× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rocket's Minefield Gym?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $17.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $11.08. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rocket's Minefield 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 Minefield Gym break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Rocket's Minefield Gym breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.83).
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