Is Gardevoir ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Gardevoir ex brings $35.69 versus $0.68 raw — a $35.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.35) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.68
- PSA 10
- $35.69
- PSA 9
- $24.35
- Gem premium
- 52×
- 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 | $35.69 | +$10.01 | −$14.99 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $24.35 | −$1.33 | −$26.33 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $9.13 | −$16.55 | −$41.55 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $0.68 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% | $27.19 | −$23.49 |
| 50% | $30.02 | −$20.66 |
| 75% | $32.85 | −$17.83 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $230 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $35.69 | −$194 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $14.01 | −$216 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.50 | −$219 | 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 | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $35.69 | $10.50 | $14.01 | $230 |
| 9.5 | — | $17.46 | — | — |
| 9 | $24.35 | $6.26 | — | $15.88 |
| 8.5 | — | $5.06 | — | — |
| 8 | $9.13 | $3.01 | — | — |
| 7 | $5.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Gardevoir ex — FAQ
Is Gardevoir ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gardevoir ex brings $35.69 versus $0.68 raw — a $35.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.35) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Gardevoir ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gardevoir ex (Scarlet & Violet 086/198) sells for about $35.69 versus $0.68 for a raw near-mint copy — a 52× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gardevoir ex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $230, ahead of PSA 10 at $35.69. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gardevoir ex need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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.
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