Is Rotom ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Rotom ex brings $35.07 versus $1.27 raw — a $33.80 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.93) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.27
- PSA 10
- $35.07
- PSA 9
- $12.93
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $35.07 | +$8.80 | −$16.20 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $12.93 | −$13.34 | −$38.34 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $14.00 | −$12.27 | −$37.27 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $1.27 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% | $18.46 | −$32.80 |
| 50% | $24.00 | −$27.27 |
| 75% | $29.54 | −$21.73 |
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 | $35.07 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $27.03 | −$8.04 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $20.21 | −$14.86 | 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 | $35.07 | $20.21 | $27.03 |
| 9.5 | $60.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $12.93 | — | $8.40 |
| 8 | $14.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $10.48 | — | — |
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Grading Rotom ex — FAQ
Is Rotom ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rotom ex brings $35.07 versus $1.27 raw — a $33.80 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.93) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Rotom ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rotom ex (Phantasmal Flames 111/094) sells for about $35.07 versus $1.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rotom ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $35.07, ahead of TAG 10 at $27.03. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rotom ex 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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