Is イーブイex worth grading?
Pokémon · テラスタルフェスex · 223/187 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 イーブイex brings $93.94 versus $39.09 raw — a $54.85 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($34.20) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $39.09
- PSA 10
- $93.94
- PSA 9
- $34.20
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $93.94 | +$29.85 | +$4.85 | −$95.15 |
| PSA 9 | $34.20 | −$29.89 | −$54.89 | −$155 |
| PSA 8 | $37.59 | −$26.50 | −$51.50 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $39.09 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% | $49.14 | −$39.95 |
| 50% | $64.07 | −$25.02 |
| 75% | $79.00 | −$10.09 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 92%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $170 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $142 | −$28.45 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $93.94 | −$76.41 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $69.00 | −$101 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $51.40 | −$119 | 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 イーブイex — FAQ
Is イーブイex worth grading?
A PSA 10 イーブイex brings $93.94 versus $39.09 raw — a $54.85 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($34.20) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 イーブイex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 イーブイex (テラスタルフェスex 223/187) sells for about $93.94 versus $39.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for イーブイex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $170, ahead of TAG 10 at $142. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does イーブイ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.
What gem rate makes grading イーブイex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting イーブイex breaks even when it gems about 92% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.20).
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