Is Garganacl worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Garganacl brings $34.31 versus $1.28 raw — a $33.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.09) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.28
- PSA 10
- $34.31
- PSA 9
- $16.09
- 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 | $34.31 | +$8.03 | −$16.97 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $16.09 | −$10.19 | −$35.19 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $13.55 | −$12.73 | −$37.73 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $1.28 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% | $20.64 | −$30.64 |
| 50% | $25.20 | −$26.08 |
| 75% | $29.76 | −$21.52 |
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 | $42.80 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $34.31 | −$8.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.70 | −$23.10 | 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 | $34.31 | $19.70 | — | $42.80 | $30.63 |
| 9.5 | — | $12.44 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $16.09 | $8.50 | — | $13.99 | — |
| 8.5 | — | — | $12.70 | — | — |
| 8 | $13.55 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $13.55 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $9.98 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Garganacl — FAQ
Is Garganacl worth grading?
A PSA 10 Garganacl brings $34.31 versus $1.28 raw — a $33.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.09) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Garganacl worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Garganacl (Mega Evolution 147/132) sells for about $34.31 versus $1.28 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Garganacl?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $42.80, ahead of PSA 10 at $34.31. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Garganacl 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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