Is Light Ninetales worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Light Ninetales sells for $415 against $57.35 raw: a $357 spread, 7.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($136) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $57.35
- PSA 10
- $415
- PSA 9
- $136
- Gem premium
- 7.2×
- As of
- Aug 18, 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 | $415 | +$332 | +$307 | +$207 |
| PSA 9 | $136 | +$53.76 | +$28.76 | −$71.24 |
| PSA 8 | $77.76 | −$4.59 | −$29.59 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $57.35 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% | $206 | +$98.37 |
| 50% | $275 | +$168 |
| 75% | $345 | +$238 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $415 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $150 | −$264 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $288 | $150 | — | — |
| 9 | $55.80 | $39.99 | — | $39.99 |
| 8.5 | — | $26.12 | — | — |
| 8 | $33.61 | $29.00 | $25.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $24.99 | — | — |
| 7 | $21.62 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $11.51 | $10.50 | — | — |
| 5 | $19.33 | — | — | — |
| 4.5 | $55.00 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $18.50 | — | — | — |
| 1 | $100 | — | — | — |
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Grading Light Ninetales — FAQ
Is Light Ninetales worth grading?
A PSA 10 Light Ninetales sells for $415 against $57.35 raw: a $357 spread, 7.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($136) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Light Ninetales worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Light Ninetales (Neo Destiny 50/105) sells for about $415 versus $57.35 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.2× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Light Ninetales?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $415, ahead of CGC 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Light Ninetales 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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