Is Rotom ex worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 105× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Rotom ex sells for $44.99 against $0.43 raw: a $44.56 spread, 105× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.94) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.43
- PSA 10
- $44.99
- PSA 9
- $10.94
- Gem premium
- 105×
- 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 | $44.99 | +$19.56 | −$5.44 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $10.94 | −$14.49 | −$39.49 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $9.95 | −$15.48 | −$40.48 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $0.43 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% | $19.45 | −$30.98 |
| 50% | $27.96 | −$22.46 |
| 75% | $36.48 | −$13.95 |
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 | $44.99 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $9.00 | −$35.99 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $8.18 | −$36.81 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 | $44.99 | $9.00 | $8.18 |
| 9 | $10.94 | $5.98 | $10.63 |
| 8 | $9.95 | — | — |
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Grading Rotom ex — FAQ
Is Rotom ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rotom ex sells for $44.99 against $0.43 raw: a $44.56 spread, 105× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.94) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Rotom ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rotom ex (Phantasmal Flames 029/094) sells for about $44.99 versus $0.43 for a raw near-mint copy — a 105× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rotom ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $44.99, ahead of CGC 10 at $9.00. 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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