Is Raging Bolt ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Raging Bolt ex brings $200 versus $66.79 raw — a $133 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($59.49) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $66.79
- PSA 10
- $200
- PSA 9
- $59.49
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- 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 | $200 | +$108 | +$83.13 | −$16.87 |
| PSA 9 | $59.49 | −$32.30 | −$57.30 | −$157 |
| PSA 8 | $55.66 | −$36.13 | −$61.13 | −$161 |
Net = sale price − $66.79 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% | $94.60 | −$22.19 |
| 50% | $130 | +$12.91 |
| 75% | $165 | +$48.02 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 41%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $228 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $200 | −$28.14 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $173 | −$55.06 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $98.80 | −$129 | 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 Raging Bolt ex — FAQ
Is Raging Bolt ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Raging Bolt ex brings $200 versus $66.79 raw — a $133 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($59.49) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Raging Bolt ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Raging Bolt ex (Prismatic Evolutions 166/131) sells for about $200 versus $66.79 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.0× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Raging Bolt ex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $228, ahead of PSA 10 at $200. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Raging Bolt 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.
What gem rate makes grading Raging Bolt ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Raging Bolt ex breaks even when it gems about 41% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $59.49).
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