Is Luxray GL worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 9 Luxray GL brings $48.00 versus $20.52 raw — a $27.48 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($30.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $20.52
- PSA 9
- $48.00
- PSA 9
- $30.95
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 9 | $48.00 | +$2.48 | −$22.52 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $30.95 | −$14.57 | −$39.57 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $35.72 | −$9.80 | −$34.80 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $20.52 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% | $35.21 | −$35.31 |
| 50% | $39.48 | −$31.04 |
| 75% | $43.74 | −$26.78 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $33.43 | best | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | $33.43 |
| 9 | $48.00 | $31.28 |
| 8.5 | — | $29.99 |
| 8 | $34.84 | $27.00 |
| 7 | $34.74 | — |
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Grading Luxray GL — FAQ
Is Luxray GL worth grading?
A PSA 9 Luxray GL brings $48.00 versus $20.52 raw — a $27.48 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($30.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What centering does Luxray GL need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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