Is Lycanroc ex worth grading?
Pokémon · Paldea Evolved · 241/193 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Lycanroc ex brings $34.76 versus $2.15 raw — a $32.61 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.74) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.15
- PSA 10
- $34.76
- PSA 9
- $16.74
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $34.76 | +$7.61 | −$17.39 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $16.74 | −$10.41 | −$35.41 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $13.95 | −$13.20 | −$38.20 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $2.15 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% | $21.24 | −$30.91 |
| 50% | $25.75 | −$26.40 |
| 75% | $30.25 | −$21.89 |
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 | $39.95 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $34.76 | −$5.19 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.59 | −$15.36 | 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 Lycanroc ex — FAQ
Is Lycanroc ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lycanroc ex brings $34.76 versus $2.15 raw — a $32.61 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.74) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Lycanroc ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lycanroc ex (Paldea Evolved 241/193) sells for about $34.76 versus $2.15 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lycanroc ex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $39.95, ahead of PSA 10 at $34.76. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lycanroc 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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