Is Galvantula ex worth grading?
Pokémon · Stellar Crown · 159/142 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 20× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Galvantula ex sells for $43.41 against $2.19 raw: a $41.22 spread, 20× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.69) 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)
- $2.19
- PSA 10
- $43.41
- PSA 9
- $16.69
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 | $43.41 | +$16.22 | −$8.78 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $16.69 | −$10.50 | −$35.50 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $7.49 | −$19.70 | −$44.70 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.19 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% | $23.37 | −$28.82 |
| 50% | $30.05 | −$22.14 |
| 75% | $36.73 | −$15.46 |
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 | $43.41 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $36.06 | −$7.35 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| SGC 10 | $19.90 | −$23.51 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $16.71 | −$26.70 | 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 Galvantula ex — FAQ
Is Galvantula ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galvantula ex sells for $43.41 against $2.19 raw: a $41.22 spread, 20× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.69) 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 Galvantula ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Galvantula ex (Stellar Crown 159/142) sells for about $43.41 versus $2.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galvantula ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $43.41, ahead of TAG 10 at $36.06. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Galvantula 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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