Is Moltres ex worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Moltres ex sells for $353 against $80.00 raw: a $273 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($231) 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)
- $80.00
- PSA 10
- $353
- PSA 9
- $231
- Gem premium
- 4.4×
- 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 | $353 | +$248 | +$223 | +$123 |
| PSA 9 | $231 | +$126 | +$101 | +$0.99 |
| PSA 8 | $37.08 | −$67.92 | −$92.92 | −$193 |
Net = sale price − $80.00 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% | $261 | +$131 |
| 50% | $292 | +$162 |
| 75% | $322 | +$192 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $397 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $353 | −$44.31 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $353 | — | $397 | — |
| 9 | $231 | — | — | $228 |
| 8.5 | — | $85.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $37.08 | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | $49.21 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $187 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $44.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Moltres ex — FAQ
Is Moltres ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Moltres ex sells for $353 against $80.00 raw: a $273 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($231) 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 Moltres ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Moltres ex (PLAY Promos 009/PLAY) sells for about $353 versus $80.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Moltres ex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $397, ahead of PSA 10 at $353. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Moltres ex need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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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