Is Nihilego-GX worth grading?
Pokémon · Crimson Invasion · 114/111 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 4.2× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Nihilego-GX sells for $58.32 against $13.82 raw: a $44.50 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($29.87) 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)
- $13.82
- PSA 10
- $58.32
- PSA 9
- $29.87
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- 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 | $58.32 | +$19.50 | −$5.50 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $29.87 | −$8.95 | −$33.95 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $14.74 | −$24.08 | −$49.08 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $13.82 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% | $36.98 | −$26.84 |
| 50% | $44.09 | −$19.73 |
| 75% | $51.21 | −$12.61 |
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 | $58.32 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$36.32 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $58.32 | $22.00 |
| 9 | $29.87 | $24.00 |
| 8 | $14.74 | $18.65 |
| 6.5 | — | $7.50 |
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Grading Nihilego-GX — FAQ
Is Nihilego-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nihilego-GX sells for $58.32 against $13.82 raw: a $44.50 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($29.87) 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 Nihilego-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nihilego-GX (Crimson Invasion 114/111) sells for about $58.32 versus $13.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.2× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nihilego-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $58.32, ahead of CGC 10 at $22.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nihilego-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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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