Is Gouging Fire ex worth grading?
Pokémon · Temporal Forces · 038/162 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Gouging Fire ex brings $33.90 versus $0.86 raw — a $33.04 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.38) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.86
- PSA 10
- $33.90
- PSA 9
- $14.38
- Gem premium
- 39×
- 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 | $33.90 | +$8.04 | −$16.96 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $14.38 | −$11.48 | −$36.48 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $13.00 | −$12.86 | −$37.86 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $0.86 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% | $19.26 | −$31.60 |
| 50% | $24.14 | −$26.72 |
| 75% | $29.02 | −$21.84 |
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 | $33.90 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $8.87 | −$25.03 | 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 Gouging Fire ex — FAQ
Is Gouging Fire ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gouging Fire ex brings $33.90 versus $0.86 raw — a $33.04 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.38) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Gouging Fire ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gouging Fire ex (Temporal Forces 038/162) sells for about $33.90 versus $0.86 for a raw near-mint copy — a 39× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gouging Fire ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $33.90, ahead of CGC 10 at $8.87. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gouging Fire 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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