Is Fighting Gong worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Fighting Gong brings $30.66 versus $2.18 raw — a $28.48 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($2.39) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.18
- PSA 10
- $30.66
- PSA 9
- $2.39
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $30.66 | +$3.48 | −$21.52 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $2.39 | −$24.79 | −$49.79 | −$150 |
| PSA 8 | $8.50 | −$18.68 | −$43.68 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $2.18 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% | $9.46 | −$42.72 |
| 50% | $16.52 | −$35.66 |
| 75% | $23.59 | −$28.59 |
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 | $30.66 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $15.48 | −$15.18 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $30.66 | $15.48 | — |
| 9 | $2.39 | — | $3.25 |
| 8 | $8.50 | — | — |
| 7 | $7.51 | — | — |
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Grading Fighting Gong — FAQ
Is Fighting Gong worth grading?
A PSA 10 Fighting Gong brings $30.66 versus $2.18 raw — a $28.48 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($2.39) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Fighting Gong worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Fighting Gong (Mega Evolution 168/132) sells for about $30.66 versus $2.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Fighting Gong?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $30.66, ahead of CGC 10 at $15.48. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Fighting Gong 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?
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