Is Gallade worth grading?
Pokémon · Cosmic Eclipse · 82/236 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Gallade brings $26.31 versus $1.08 raw — a $25.23 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.01) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.08
- PSA 10
- $26.31
- PSA 9
- $8.01
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 | $26.31 | +$0.23 | −$24.77 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $8.01 | −$18.07 | −$43.07 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.08 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% | $12.59 | −$38.49 |
| 50% | $17.16 | −$33.92 |
| 75% | $21.73 | −$29.34 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $53.99 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $26.31 | −$27.68 | 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 | $26.31 | $53.99 |
| 9 | $8.01 | — |
| 6 | $4.00 | — |
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other Cosmic Eclipse cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading Gallade — FAQ
Is Gallade worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gallade brings $26.31 versus $1.08 raw — a $25.23 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.01) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Gallade worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gallade (Cosmic Eclipse 82/236) sells for about $26.31 versus $1.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gallade?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $53.99, ahead of PSA 10 at $26.31. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gallade need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
Check my card free