Is Lunala-GX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 12× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Lunala-GX sells for $223 against $18.04 raw: a $205 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($28.65) 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)
- $18.04
- PSA 10
- $223
- PSA 9
- $28.65
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $223 | +$180 | +$155 | +$55.39 |
| PSA 9 | $28.65 | −$14.39 | −$39.39 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $21.58 | −$21.46 | −$46.46 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $18.04 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% | $77.34 | +$9.30 |
| 50% | $126 | +$58.00 |
| 75% | $175 | +$107 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 20%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $223 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $49.99 | −$173 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $223 | $49.99 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $10.00 | — |
| 9 | $28.65 | $13.07 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $8.03 | $20.00 |
| 8 | $21.58 | — | — |
| 7 | $17.79 | $4.00 | — |
| 5 | $24.43 | — | — |
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Grading Lunala-GX — FAQ
Is Lunala-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lunala-GX sells for $223 against $18.04 raw: a $205 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($28.65) 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 Lunala-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lunala-GX (Sun & Moon 153/149) sells for about $223 versus $18.04 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lunala-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $223, ahead of CGC 10 at $49.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lunala-GX 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.
What gem rate makes grading Lunala-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lunala-GX breaks even when it gems about 20% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.65).
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