Is Salamence-GX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Salamence-GX sells for $411 against $43.90 raw: a $367 spread, 9.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.84) 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)
- $43.90
- PSA 10
- $411
- PSA 9
- $74.84
- Gem premium
- 9.4×
- 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 | $411 | +$342 | +$317 | +$217 |
| PSA 9 | $74.84 | +$5.94 | −$19.06 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $27.61 | −$41.29 | −$66.29 | −$166 |
Net = sale price − $43.90 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% | $159 | +$64.91 |
| 50% | $243 | +$149 |
| 75% | $327 | +$233 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $411 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $120 | −$291 | 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 | $411 | $120 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $153 |
| 9 | $74.84 | $38.60 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $26.00 | — |
| 8 | $27.61 | $49.99 | — |
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Grading Salamence-GX — FAQ
Is Salamence-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Salamence-GX sells for $411 against $43.90 raw: a $367 spread, 9.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.84) 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 Salamence-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Salamence-GX (Dragon Majesty 73/70) sells for about $411 versus $43.90 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Salamence-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $411, ahead of CGC 10 at $120. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Salamence-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 Salamence-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Salamence-GX breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $74.84).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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