Is Banette-GX worth grading?
Pokémon · Celestial Storm · 66/168 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Banette-GX brings $36.22 versus $3.41 raw — a $32.81 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.41
- PSA 10
- $36.22
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $36.22 | +$7.81 | −$17.19 | −$117 |
Net = sale price − $3.41 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $36.22 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11.00 | −$25.22 | 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 | $36.17 | $11.00 |
| 9 | — | $21.99 |
| 8 | — | $9.00 |
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Grading Banette-GX — FAQ
Is Banette-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Banette-GX brings $36.22 versus $3.41 raw — a $32.81 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 Banette-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Banette-GX (Celestial Storm 66/168) sells for about $36.22 versus $3.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Banette-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $36.22, ahead of CGC 10 at $11.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Banette-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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