Is シャワーズex worth grading?
Pokémon · テラスタルフェスex · 205/187 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 シャワーズex brings $101 versus $61.60 raw — a $39.24 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($68.57) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $61.60
- PSA 10
- $101
- PSA 9
- $68.57
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $101 | +$14.24 | −$10.76 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $68.57 | −$18.03 | −$43.03 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $59.06 | −$27.54 | −$52.54 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $61.60 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% | $76.64 | −$34.96 |
| 50% | $84.70 | −$26.90 |
| 75% | $92.77 | −$18.83 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $177 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $140 | −$37.42 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $101 | −$76.42 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $71.47 | −$106 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other テラスタルフェスex cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading シャワーズex — FAQ
Is シャワーズex worth grading?
A PSA 10 シャワーズex brings $101 versus $61.60 raw — a $39.24 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($68.57) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 シャワーズex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 シャワーズex (テラスタルフェスex 205/187) sells for about $101 versus $61.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.6× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for シャワーズex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $177, ahead of TAG 10 at $140. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does シャワーズex need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your Pokémon card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
