Is Blacephalon-GX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.9× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Blacephalon-GX sells for $54.35 against $13.85 raw: a $40.50 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.95) 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)
- $13.85
- PSA 10
- $54.35
- PSA 9
- $23.95
- Gem premium
- 3.9×
- 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 | $54.35 | +$15.50 | −$9.50 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $23.95 | −$14.90 | −$39.90 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $20.00 | −$18.85 | −$43.85 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $13.85 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% | $31.55 | −$32.30 |
| 50% | $39.15 | −$24.70 |
| 75% | $46.75 | −$17.10 |
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 | $54.35 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $45.00 | −$9.35 | 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 | $25.00 | $45.00 |
| 9 | $23.95 | $12.00 |
| 8 | $20.00 | — |
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Grading Blacephalon-GX — FAQ
Is Blacephalon-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Blacephalon-GX sells for $54.35 against $13.85 raw: a $40.50 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.95) 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 Blacephalon-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Blacephalon-GX (Lost Thunder 52/214) sells for about $54.35 versus $13.85 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Blacephalon-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $54.35, ahead of CGC 10 at $45.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Blacephalon-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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