Is Tapu Fini-GX worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Tapu Fini-GX brings $41.60 versus $2.54 raw — a $39.06 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.64) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.54
- PSA 10
- $41.60
- PSA 9
- $12.64
- 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 | $41.60 | +$14.06 | −$10.94 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $12.64 | −$14.90 | −$39.90 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $13.86 | −$13.68 | −$38.68 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $2.54 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% | $19.88 | −$32.66 |
| 50% | $27.12 | −$25.42 |
| 75% | $34.36 | −$18.18 |
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 | $41.60 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $14.50 | −$27.10 | 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $41.60 | $14.50 | — |
| 9 | $12.64 | $8.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $8.77 | $15.45 |
| 8 | $13.86 | $1.25 | — |
| 7 | $7.59 | — | — |
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Grading Tapu Fini-GX — FAQ
Is Tapu Fini-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tapu Fini-GX brings $41.60 versus $2.54 raw — a $39.06 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.64) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Tapu Fini-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tapu Fini-GX (Burning Shadows 39/147) sells for about $41.60 versus $2.54 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tapu Fini-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $41.60, ahead of CGC 10 at $14.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tapu Fini-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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