Is Gardevoir ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Gardevoir ex brings $355 versus $167 raw — a $188 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($145) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $167
- PSA 10
- $355
- PSA 9
- $145
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $355 | +$163 | +$138 | +$38.36 |
| PSA 9 | $145 | −$46.97 | −$71.97 | −$172 |
| PSA 8 | $134 | −$57.44 | −$82.44 | −$182 |
Net = sale price − $167 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% | $197 | −$19.39 |
| 50% | $250 | +$33.19 |
| 75% | $302 | +$85.78 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 34%. 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 | $376 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $355 | −$21.48 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $278 | −$98.35 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $157 | −$219 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $145 | −$232 | 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 Gardevoir ex — FAQ
Is Gardevoir ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gardevoir ex brings $355 versus $167 raw — a $188 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($145) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Gardevoir ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gardevoir ex (Paldean Fates 233/091) sells for about $355 versus $167 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gardevoir ex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $376, ahead of PSA 10 at $355. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gardevoir 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 Gardevoir ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gardevoir ex breaks even when it gems about 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $145).
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