Is テラパゴスex worth grading?
Pokémon · テラスタルフェスex · 226/187 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 テラパゴスex brings $37.33 versus $5.27 raw — a $32.06 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.57) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.27
- PSA 10
- $37.33
- PSA 9
- $15.57
- Gem premium
- 7.1×
- 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 | $37.33 | +$7.06 | −$17.94 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $15.57 | −$14.70 | −$39.70 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $17.88 | −$12.39 | −$37.39 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $5.27 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% | $21.01 | −$34.26 |
| 50% | $26.45 | −$28.82 |
| 75% | $31.89 | −$23.38 |
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 | $43.58 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $37.33 | −$6.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $33.00 | −$10.58 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $15.21 | −$28.37 | 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 テラパゴスex — FAQ
Is テラパゴスex worth grading?
A PSA 10 テラパゴスex brings $37.33 versus $5.27 raw — a $32.06 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.57) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 テラパゴスex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 テラパゴスex (テラスタルフェスex 226/187) sells for about $37.33 versus $5.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.1× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for テラパゴスex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $43.58, ahead of PSA 10 at $37.33. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does テラパゴス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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