Is Entei-GX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Entei-GX sells for $113 against $4.58 raw: a $108 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.84) 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)
- $4.58
- PSA 10
- $113
- PSA 9
- $29.84
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $113 | +$83.32 | +$58.32 | −$41.68 |
| PSA 9 | $29.84 | +$0.26 | −$24.74 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $18.81 | −$10.77 | −$35.77 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $4.58 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% | $50.61 | −$3.97 |
| 50% | $71.37 | +$16.79 |
| 75% | $92.14 | +$37.56 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 30%. 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 | $113 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $51.25 | −$61.65 | 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 | $113 | $51.25 |
| 9.5 | — | $21.76 |
| 9 | $29.84 | $14.98 |
| 8.5 | — | $7.19 |
| 8 | $18.81 | $8.40 |
| 7 | $15.56 | — |
| 6 | $15.00 | $4.25 |
| 5 | $10.55 | — |
| 4.5 | — | $5.00 |
| 1 | $35.00 | — |
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Grading Entei-GX — FAQ
Is Entei-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Entei-GX sells for $113 against $4.58 raw: a $108 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.84) 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 Entei-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Entei-GX (Shining Legends 10/73) sells for about $113 versus $4.58 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Entei-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $113, ahead of CGC 10 at $51.25. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Entei-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 Entei-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Entei-GX breaks even when it gems about 30% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.84).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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