Is Team Rocket's Moltres ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Team Rocket's Moltres ex brings $253 versus $84.79 raw — a $168 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($83.21) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $84.79
- PSA 10
- $253
- PSA 9
- $83.21
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- 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 | $253 | +$143 | +$118 | +$18.15 |
| PSA 9 | $83.21 | −$26.58 | −$51.58 | −$152 |
| PSA 8 | $69.54 | −$40.25 | −$65.25 | −$165 |
Net = sale price − $84.79 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% | $126 | −$9.15 |
| 50% | $168 | +$33.28 |
| 75% | $211 | +$75.72 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 30%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $609 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $296 | −$312 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $253 | −$356 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $102 | −$506 | 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 Team Rocket's Moltres ex — FAQ
Is Team Rocket's Moltres ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Team Rocket's Moltres ex brings $253 versus $84.79 raw — a $168 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($83.21) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Team Rocket's Moltres ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Team Rocket's Moltres ex (Destined Rivals 229/182) sells for about $253 versus $84.79 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.0× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Team Rocket's Moltres ex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $609, ahead of TAG 10 at $296. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Team Rocket's Moltres ex need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 Team Rocket's Moltres ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Team Rocket's Moltres ex breaks even when it gems about 30% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $83.21).
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