Is Tapu Koko-GX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 57× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Tapu Koko-GX sells for $125 against $2.19 raw: a $123 spread, 57× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.00) 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)
- $2.19
- PSA 10
- $125
- PSA 9
- $18.00
- Gem premium
- 57×
- 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 | $125 | +$97.81 | +$72.81 | −$27.19 |
| PSA 9 | $18.00 | −$9.19 | −$34.19 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $19.09 | −$8.10 | −$33.10 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $2.19 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% | $44.75 | −$7.44 |
| 50% | $71.50 | +$19.31 |
| 75% | $98.25 | +$46.06 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 32%. 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 | $125 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$99.00 | 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 | $125 | $26.00 |
| 9 | $29.97 | — |
| 8 | $19.09 | — |
| 7 | $7.00 | — |
| 6 | $3.25 | — |
| 4 | $6.00 | — |
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Grading Tapu Koko-GX — FAQ
Is Tapu Koko-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tapu Koko-GX sells for $125 against $2.19 raw: a $123 spread, 57× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.00) 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 Tapu Koko-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tapu Koko-GX (SM Black Star Promos SM50) sells for about $125 versus $2.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 57× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tapu Koko-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $125, 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 Tapu Koko-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 Tapu Koko-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tapu Koko-GX breaks even when it gems about 32% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $18.00).
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