Is Gengar worth grading?
Pokémon · Paldean Fates · 057/091 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 561× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Gengar sells for $202 against $0.36 raw: a $202 spread, 561× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.51) 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)
- $0.36
- PSA 10
- $202
- PSA 9
- $18.51
- Gem premium
- 561×
- 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 | $202 | +$177 | +$152 | +$51.75 |
| PSA 9 | $18.51 | −$6.85 | −$31.85 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $15.48 | −$9.88 | −$34.88 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $0.36 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% | $64.41 | +$14.05 |
| 50% | $110 | +$59.95 |
| 75% | $156 | +$106 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $327 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.46 | −$293 | 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 Gengar — FAQ
Is Gengar worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gengar sells for $202 against $0.36 raw: a $202 spread, 561× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.51) 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 Gengar worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gengar (Paldean Fates 057/091) sells for about $202 versus $0.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 561× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gengar?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $327, ahead of CGC 10 at $34.46. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gengar 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.
What gem rate makes grading Gengar break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gengar breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $18.51).
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