Is Cynthia's Garchomp ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Cynthia's Garchomp ex brings $85.71 versus $29.08 raw — a $56.63 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($33.85) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $29.08
- PSA 10
- $85.71
- PSA 9
- $33.85
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $85.71 | +$31.63 | +$6.63 | −$93.37 |
| PSA 9 | $33.85 | −$20.23 | −$45.23 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $29.86 | −$24.22 | −$49.22 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $29.08 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% | $46.81 | −$32.27 |
| 50% | $59.78 | −$19.30 |
| 75% | $72.75 | −$6.33 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 87%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $108 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $85.71 | −$22.78 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $48.17 | −$60.32 | 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 Cynthia's Garchomp ex — FAQ
Is Cynthia's Garchomp ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cynthia's Garchomp ex brings $85.71 versus $29.08 raw — a $56.63 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($33.85) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Cynthia's Garchomp ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cynthia's Garchomp ex (Destined Rivals 241/182) sells for about $85.71 versus $29.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cynthia's Garchomp ex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $108, ahead of PSA 10 at $85.71. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cynthia's Garchomp 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.
What gem rate makes grading Cynthia's Garchomp ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cynthia's Garchomp ex breaks even when it gems about 87% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.85).
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