Is Heatran-GX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Heatran-GX sells for $160 against $10.20 raw: a $149 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.01) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.20
- PSA 10
- $160
- PSA 9
- $38.01
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $160 | +$124 | +$99.43 | −$0.57 |
| PSA 9 | $38.01 | +$2.81 | −$22.19 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $25.00 | −$10.20 | −$35.20 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $10.20 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% | $68.41 | +$8.21 |
| 50% | $98.82 | +$38.62 |
| 75% | $129 | +$69.02 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $160 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $37.04 | −$123 | 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 | $160 | $37.04 |
| 9.5 | — | $7.99 |
| 9 | $38.01 | $17.98 |
| 8 | $25.00 | — |
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Grading Heatran-GX — FAQ
Is Heatran-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Heatran-GX sells for $160 against $10.20 raw: a $149 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.01) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Heatran-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Heatran-GX (Unified Minds 238/236) sells for about $160 versus $10.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Heatran-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $160, ahead of CGC 10 at $37.04. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Heatran-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 Heatran-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Heatran-GX breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $38.01).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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