Is Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex worth grading?
Pokémon · Destined Rivals · 136/182 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex brings $33.19 versus $0.74 raw — a $32.45 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($4.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.74
- PSA 10
- $33.19
- PSA 9
- $4.98
- Gem premium
- 45×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $33.19 | +$7.45 | −$17.55 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $4.98 | −$20.76 | −$45.76 | −$146 |
| PSA 8 | $14.00 | −$11.74 | −$36.74 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $0.74 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% | $12.03 | −$38.71 |
| 50% | $19.09 | −$31.65 |
| 75% | $26.14 | −$24.60 |
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 | $33.19 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $14.94 | −$18.25 | 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.
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Grading Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex — FAQ
Is Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex brings $33.19 versus $0.74 raw — a $32.45 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($4.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex (Destined Rivals 136/182) sells for about $33.19 versus $0.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 45× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $33.19, ahead of CGC 10 at $14.94. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex 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.
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