Is Whimsicott-GX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 12× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Whimsicott-GX sells for $45.64 against $3.66 raw: a $41.98 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($6.01) 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)
- $3.66
- PSA 10
- $45.64
- PSA 9
- $6.01
- 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 | $45.64 | +$16.98 | −$8.02 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $6.01 | −$22.65 | −$47.65 | −$148 |
| PSA 8 | $26.99 | −$1.67 | −$26.67 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $3.66 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% | $15.92 | −$37.74 |
| 50% | $25.82 | −$27.84 |
| 75% | $35.73 | −$17.93 |
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 | $45.64 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $4.00 | −$41.64 | 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 | $45.64 | $4.00 |
| 9 | $6.01 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $10.00 |
| 8 | $26.99 | — |
| 6 | $7.51 | — |
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Grading Whimsicott-GX — FAQ
Is Whimsicott-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Whimsicott-GX sells for $45.64 against $3.66 raw: a $41.98 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($6.01) 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 Whimsicott-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Whimsicott-GX (Unbroken Bonds 140/214) sells for about $45.64 versus $3.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Whimsicott-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $45.64, ahead of CGC 10 at $4.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Whimsicott-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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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