Is Cobalion-GX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 18× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Cobalion-GX sells for $51.21 against $2.91 raw: a $48.30 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($27.61) 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)
- $2.91
- PSA 10
- $51.21
- PSA 9
- $27.61
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $51.21 | +$23.30 | −$1.70 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $27.61 | −$0.30 | −$25.30 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $11.50 | −$16.41 | −$41.41 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $2.91 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% | $33.51 | −$19.40 |
| 50% | $39.41 | −$13.50 |
| 75% | $45.31 | −$7.60 |
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 | $59.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$33.00 | 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 | $59.00 | $26.00 |
| 9 | $30.00 | — |
| 8 | $11.50 | — |
| 7 | $17.00 | — |
| 6 | $12.50 | — |
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Grading Cobalion-GX — FAQ
Is Cobalion-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cobalion-GX sells for $51.21 against $2.91 raw: a $48.30 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($27.61) 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 Cobalion-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cobalion-GX (Team Up 106/181) sells for about $51.21 versus $2.91 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cobalion-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $59.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $26.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cobalion-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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