Is Kartana-GX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 7.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Kartana-GX sells for $46.55 against $6.09 raw: a $40.46 spread, 7.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.09) 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)
- $6.09
- PSA 10
- $46.55
- PSA 9
- $15.09
- Gem premium
- 7.6×
- 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 | $46.55 | +$15.46 | −$9.54 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $15.09 | −$16.00 | −$41.00 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $9.97 | −$21.12 | −$46.12 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $6.09 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% | $22.95 | −$33.14 |
| 50% | $30.82 | −$25.27 |
| 75% | $38.68 | −$17.41 |
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 | $48.87 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $46.55 | −$2.32 | 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 | $46.55 | $48.87 | — |
| 9 | $15.09 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | — | $4.99 |
| 8 | $9.97 | — | — |
| 7 | $10.00 | — | — |
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Grading Kartana-GX — FAQ
Is Kartana-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kartana-GX sells for $46.55 against $6.09 raw: a $40.46 spread, 7.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.09) 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 Kartana-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kartana-GX (Crimson Invasion 106/111) sells for about $46.55 versus $6.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kartana-GX?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $48.87, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.55. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kartana-GX 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?
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