Is Gatomon [Alternate Art Foil] #EX1-026 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 7 Gatomon [Alternate Art Foil] #EX1-026 brings $44.99 versus $9.42 raw — a $35.57 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.42
- Grade 7
- $44.99
- PSA 9
- $25.00
- Gem premium
- 4.8×
- As of
- Aug 16, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 7 | $44.99 | +$10.57 | −$14.43 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $25.00 | −$9.42 | −$34.42 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $9.42 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% | $30.00 | −$29.42 |
| 50% | $35.00 | −$24.42 |
| 75% | $39.99 | −$19.43 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $28.00 |
| 9 | $25.00 |
| 7 | $44.99 |
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Is Gatomon [Alternate Art Foil] #EX1-026 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Gatomon [Alternate Art Foil] #EX1-026 brings $44.99 versus $9.42 raw — a $35.57 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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