Is Ninjask worth grading?
Pokémon · Mega Evolution · 137/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ninjask brings $44.73 versus $5.04 raw — a $39.69 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.92) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.04
- PSA 10
- $44.73
- PSA 9
- $17.92
- Gem premium
- 8.9×
- 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 | $44.73 | +$14.69 | −$10.31 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $17.92 | −$12.12 | −$37.12 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $16.01 | −$14.03 | −$39.03 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $5.04 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% | $24.62 | −$30.42 |
| 50% | $31.32 | −$23.71 |
| 75% | $38.03 | −$17.01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $51.24 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $44.73 | −$6.51 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $40.99 | −$10.25 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $30.40 | −$20.84 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $44.73 | $30.40 | $40.99 | $51.24 | $47.03 |
| 9.5 | — | $13.45 | $15.07 | — | — |
| 9 | $17.92 | — | — | $19.99 | $19.89 |
| 8 | $16.01 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $9.50 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | $3.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $8.50 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Ninjask — FAQ
Is Ninjask worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ninjask brings $44.73 versus $5.04 raw — a $39.69 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.92) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Ninjask worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ninjask (Mega Evolution 137/132) sells for about $44.73 versus $5.04 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ninjask?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $51.24, ahead of PSA 10 at $44.73. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ninjask need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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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