Is Keldeo ex worth grading?
Pokémon · White Flare · 030/086 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 81× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Keldeo ex sells for $47.81 against $0.59 raw: a $47.22 spread, 81× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.03) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.59
- PSA 10
- $47.81
- PSA 9
- $15.03
- Gem premium
- 81×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $47.81 | +$22.22 | −$2.78 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $15.03 | −$10.56 | −$35.56 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $14.85 | −$10.74 | −$35.74 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $0.59 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% | $23.23 | −$27.36 |
| 50% | $31.42 | −$19.17 |
| 75% | $39.62 | −$10.98 |
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 | $47.81 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $40.00 | −$7.81 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $5.50 | −$42.31 | 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.
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Grading Keldeo ex — FAQ
Is Keldeo ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Keldeo ex sells for $47.81 against $0.59 raw: a $47.22 spread, 81× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.03) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Keldeo ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Keldeo ex (White Flare 030/086) sells for about $47.81 versus $0.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 81× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Keldeo ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $47.81, ahead of TAG 10 at $40.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Keldeo 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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