Is Team Rocket's Crobat ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Team Rocket's Crobat ex brings $134 versus $54.52 raw — a $79.16 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($60.39) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $54.52
- PSA 10
- $134
- PSA 9
- $60.39
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- As of
- Oct 5, 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 | $134 | +$54.16 | +$29.16 | −$70.84 |
| PSA 9 | $60.39 | −$19.13 | −$44.13 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $73.60 | −$5.92 | −$30.92 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $54.52 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% | $78.71 | −$25.81 |
| 50% | $97.03 | −$7.49 |
| 75% | $115 | +$10.84 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 60%. 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 | $206 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $162 | −$44.16 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $134 | −$72.66 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $68.58 | −$138 | 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 Crobat ex — FAQ
Is Team Rocket's Crobat ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Team Rocket's Crobat ex brings $134 versus $54.52 raw — a $79.16 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($60.39) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Team Rocket's Crobat ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Team Rocket's Crobat ex (Destined Rivals 234/182) sells for about $134 versus $54.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Oct 5, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Team Rocket's Crobat ex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $206, ahead of TAG 10 at $162. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Team Rocket's Crobat 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 Crobat ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Team Rocket's Crobat ex breaks even when it gems about 60% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $60.39).
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