Is Skeledirge ex worth grading?
Pokémon · Paldea Evolved · 037/193 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 56× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Skeledirge ex sells for $48.64 against $0.87 raw: a $47.77 spread, 56× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($7.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.87
- PSA 10
- $48.64
- PSA 9
- $7.99
- Gem premium
- 56×
- 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 | $48.64 | +$22.77 | −$2.23 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $7.99 | −$17.88 | −$42.88 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $8.10 | −$17.77 | −$42.77 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.87 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% | $18.15 | −$32.72 |
| 50% | $28.32 | −$22.55 |
| 75% | $38.48 | −$12.39 |
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 | $48.64 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.14 | −$18.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$26.64 | 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 Skeledirge ex — FAQ
Is Skeledirge ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Skeledirge ex sells for $48.64 against $0.87 raw: a $47.77 spread, 56× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($7.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Skeledirge ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Skeledirge ex (Paldea Evolved 037/193) sells for about $48.64 versus $0.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 56× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Skeledirge ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $48.64, ahead of CGC 10 at $30.14. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Skeledirge 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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