Is Bouffalant ex worth grading?
Pokémon · White Flare · 162/086 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Bouffalant ex brings $37.67 versus $0.80 raw — a $36.87 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.48) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.80
- PSA 10
- $37.67
- PSA 9
- $14.48
- Gem premium
- 47×
- 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 | $37.67 | +$11.87 | −$13.13 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $14.48 | −$11.32 | −$36.32 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $11.75 | −$14.05 | −$39.05 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $0.80 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% | $20.28 | −$30.52 |
| 50% | $26.08 | −$24.72 |
| 75% | $31.87 | −$18.93 |
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 | $37.67 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.33 | −$12.34 | 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 | $37.67 | $25.33 |
| 9.5 | — | $10.80 |
| 9 | $14.48 | — |
| 8 | $11.75 | — |
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Grading Bouffalant ex — FAQ
Is Bouffalant ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bouffalant ex brings $37.67 versus $0.80 raw — a $36.87 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.48) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Bouffalant ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bouffalant ex (White Flare 162/086) sells for about $37.67 versus $0.80 for a raw near-mint copy — a 47× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bouffalant ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $37.67, ahead of CGC 10 at $25.33. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bouffalant 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.
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