Is Whimsicott ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Whimsicott ex brings $26.80 versus $0.47 raw — a $26.33 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.18) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.47
- PSA 10
- $26.80
- PSA 9
- $15.18
- Gem premium
- 57×
- 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 | $26.80 | +$1.33 | −$23.67 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $15.18 | −$10.29 | −$35.29 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $13.75 | −$11.72 | −$36.72 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $0.47 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% | $18.09 | −$32.38 |
| 50% | $20.99 | −$29.48 |
| 75% | $23.90 | −$26.57 |
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 | $26.80 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 10 | $26.80 |
| 9 | $15.18 |
| 8 | $13.75 |
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Grading Whimsicott ex — FAQ
Is Whimsicott ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Whimsicott ex brings $26.80 versus $0.47 raw — a $26.33 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.18) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Whimsicott ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Whimsicott ex (White Flare 005/086) sells for about $26.80 versus $0.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 57× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
What centering does Whimsicott 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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