Is Durant ex worth grading?
Pokémon · Surging Sparks · 215/191 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Durant ex brings $32.12 versus $1.13 raw — a $30.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.69) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.13
- PSA 10
- $32.12
- PSA 9
- $11.69
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $32.12 | +$5.99 | −$19.01 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $11.69 | −$14.44 | −$39.44 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $13.47 | −$12.66 | −$37.66 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $1.13 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% | $16.80 | −$34.33 |
| 50% | $21.90 | −$29.23 |
| 75% | $27.01 | −$24.12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $35.00 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $32.12 | −$2.88 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $14.20 | −$20.80 | 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 Durant ex — FAQ
Is Durant ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Durant ex brings $32.12 versus $1.13 raw — a $30.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.69) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Durant ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Durant ex (Surging Sparks 215/191) sells for about $32.12 versus $1.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Durant ex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $35.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $32.12. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Durant 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.
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