Is Latios-GX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.0× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Latios-GX sells for $381 against $75.71 raw: a $305 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($84.82) 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)
- $75.71
- PSA 10
- $381
- PSA 9
- $84.82
- Gem premium
- 5.0×
- 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 | $381 | +$280 | +$255 | +$155 |
| PSA 9 | $84.82 | −$15.89 | −$40.89 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $50.19 | −$50.52 | −$75.52 | −$176 |
Net = sale price − $75.71 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% | $159 | +$33.20 |
| 50% | $233 | +$107 |
| 75% | $307 | +$181 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $381 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $137 | −$244 | 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 | $381 | $137 |
| 9 | $84.82 | $47.95 |
| 8 | $50.19 | — |
| 7 | $43.01 | — |
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Grading Latios-GX — FAQ
Is Latios-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Latios-GX sells for $381 against $75.71 raw: a $305 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($84.82) 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 Latios-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Latios-GX (Unified Minds 243/236) sells for about $381 versus $75.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.0× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Latios-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $381, ahead of CGC 10 at $137. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Latios-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 Latios-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Latios-GX breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $84.82).
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