Is Incineroar-GX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A AGS 10 Incineroar-GX sells for $1,020 against $14.91 raw: a $1,005 spread, 68× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($110) 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)
- $14.91
- AGS 10
- $1,020
- PSA 9
- $110
- Gem premium
- 68×
- 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 — AGS 10 | $1,020 | +$980 | +$955 | +$855 |
| PSA 9 | $110 | +$70.09 | +$45.09 | −$54.91 |
| PSA 8 | $17.62 | −$22.29 | −$47.29 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $14.91 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% | $338 | +$273 |
| 50% | $565 | +$500 |
| 75% | $793 | +$728 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Incineroar-GX — FAQ
Is Incineroar-GX worth grading?
A AGS 10 Incineroar-GX sells for $1,020 against $14.91 raw: a $1,005 spread, 68× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($110) 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.
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