Is Latios worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 7 Latios brings $41.94 versus $13.54 raw — a $28.40 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($4.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $13.54
- PSA 7
- $41.94
- PSA 9
- $4.00
- Gem premium
- 3.1×
- 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 7 | $41.94 | +$3.40 | −$21.60 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $4.00 | −$34.54 | −$59.54 | −$160 |
| PSA 8 | $15.93 | −$22.61 | −$47.61 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $13.54 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% | $13.48 | −$50.05 |
| 50% | $22.97 | −$40.57 |
| 75% | $32.45 | −$31.09 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | $4.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $9.49 |
| 8 | $15.93 | — |
| 7 | $41.94 | — |
| 6 | $5.00 | — |
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Grading Latios — FAQ
Is Latios worth grading?
A PSA 7 Latios brings $41.94 versus $13.54 raw — a $28.40 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($4.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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