Is Pidgeot ex worth grading?
Pokémon · Obsidian Flames · 164/197 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Pidgeot ex brings $27.87 versus $1.20 raw — a $26.67 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.48) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.20
- PSA 10
- $27.87
- PSA 9
- $14.48
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $27.87 | +$1.67 | −$23.33 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $14.48 | −$11.72 | −$36.72 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $11.80 | −$14.40 | −$39.40 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $1.20 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% | $17.83 | −$33.37 |
| 50% | $21.18 | −$30.02 |
| 75% | $24.52 | −$26.68 |
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 | $27.87 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $14.96 | −$12.91 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $11.77 | −$16.10 | 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 Pidgeot ex — FAQ
Is Pidgeot ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pidgeot ex brings $27.87 versus $1.20 raw — a $26.67 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.48) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Pidgeot ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pidgeot ex (Obsidian Flames 164/197) sells for about $27.87 versus $1.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pidgeot ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $27.87, ahead of CGC 10 at $14.96. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pidgeot 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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