Is Aerodactyl-GX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 18× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Aerodactyl-GX sells for $141 against $7.80 raw: a $133 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.01) 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)
- $7.80
- PSA 10
- $141
- PSA 9
- $18.01
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $141 | +$108 | +$83.34 | −$16.66 |
| PSA 9 | $18.01 | −$14.79 | −$39.79 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $39.95 | +$7.15 | −$17.85 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $7.80 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% | $48.79 | −$9.01 |
| 50% | $79.57 | +$21.77 |
| 75% | $110 | +$52.56 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 32%. 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 | $141 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.97 | −$116 | 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 | $141 | $24.97 |
| 9 | $18.01 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $17.98 |
| 8 | $39.95 | — |
| 7 | $39.95 | — |
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Grading Aerodactyl-GX — FAQ
Is Aerodactyl-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aerodactyl-GX sells for $141 against $7.80 raw: a $133 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.01) 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 Aerodactyl-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aerodactyl-GX (Unified Minds 224/236) sells for about $141 versus $7.80 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aerodactyl-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $141, ahead of CGC 10 at $24.97. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aerodactyl-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 Aerodactyl-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Aerodactyl-GX breaks even when it gems about 32% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $18.01).
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