Is Glaceon ex worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 17× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Glaceon ex sells for $44.64 against $2.62 raw: a $42.02 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.62
- PSA 10
- $44.64
- PSA 9
- $19.98
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $44.64 | +$17.02 | −$7.98 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $19.98 | −$7.64 | −$32.64 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $14.58 | −$13.04 | −$38.04 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $2.62 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% | $26.14 | −$26.48 |
| 50% | $32.31 | −$20.31 |
| 75% | $38.48 | −$14.14 |
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 | $66.25 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $55.89 | −$10.36 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.76 | −$43.49 | 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 Glaceon ex — FAQ
Is Glaceon ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Glaceon ex sells for $44.64 against $2.62 raw: a $42.02 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Glaceon ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Glaceon ex (Prismatic Evolutions 026/131) sells for about $44.64 versus $2.62 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Glaceon ex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $66.25, ahead of PSA 10 at $55.89. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Glaceon 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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