Is Greedent ex worth grading?
Pokémon · Obsidian Flames · 179/197 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Greedent ex brings $35.39 versus $0.95 raw — a $34.44 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.95
- PSA 10
- $35.39
- PSA 9
- $9.49
- Gem premium
- 37×
- As of
- Aug 27, 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 | $35.39 | +$9.44 | −$15.56 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $9.49 | −$16.46 | −$41.46 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $12.95 | −$13.00 | −$38.00 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $0.95 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% | $15.96 | −$34.98 |
| 50% | $22.44 | −$28.51 |
| 75% | $28.91 | −$22.04 |
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 | $35.39 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.46 | −$17.93 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $2.00 | −$33.39 | 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 Greedent ex — FAQ
Is Greedent ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Greedent ex brings $35.39 versus $0.95 raw — a $34.44 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Greedent ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Greedent ex (Obsidian Flames 179/197) sells for about $35.39 versus $0.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 37× premium as of Aug 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Greedent ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $35.39, ahead of CGC 10 at $17.46. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Greedent 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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