Is Rayquaza-GX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Rayquaza-GX sells for $801 against $234 raw: a $566 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($262) 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)
- $234
- PSA 10
- $801
- PSA 9
- $262
- Gem premium
- 3.4×
- 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 | $801 | +$541 | +$516 | +$416 |
| PSA 9 | $262 | +$2.49 | −$22.51 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $156 | −$104 | −$129 | −$229 |
Net = sale price − $234 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% | $397 | +$112 |
| 50% | $531 | +$247 |
| 75% | $666 | +$382 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $801 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $174 | −$627 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $801 | $174 | $455 |
| 9 | $262 | — | $204 |
| 8 | $156 | — | — |
| 7 | $64.03 | — | — |
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Grading Rayquaza-GX — FAQ
Is Rayquaza-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rayquaza-GX sells for $801 against $234 raw: a $566 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($262) 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 Rayquaza-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rayquaza-GX (Celestial Storm 177a/168) sells for about $801 versus $234 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rayquaza-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $801, ahead of CGC 10 at $174. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rayquaza-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 Rayquaza-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Rayquaza-GX breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $262).
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