Is Pinsir-GX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 29× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Pinsir-GX sells for $43.17 against $1.47 raw: a $41.70 spread, 29× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.94) 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)
- $1.47
- PSA 10
- $43.17
- PSA 9
- $13.94
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $43.17 | +$16.70 | −$8.30 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $13.94 | −$12.53 | −$37.53 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $8.49 | −$17.98 | −$42.98 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.47 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% | $21.25 | −$30.22 |
| 50% | $28.55 | −$22.91 |
| 75% | $35.86 | −$15.61 |
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 | $43.17 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.72 | −$24.45 | 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.
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Grading Pinsir-GX — FAQ
Is Pinsir-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pinsir-GX sells for $43.17 against $1.47 raw: a $41.70 spread, 29× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.94) 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 Pinsir-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pinsir-GX (Hidden Fates 6/68) sells for about $43.17 versus $1.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pinsir-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $43.17, ahead of CGC 10 at $18.72. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pinsir-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.
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