Is Reshiram ex worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 69× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Reshiram ex sells for $43.50 against $0.63 raw: a $42.87 spread, 69× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.73) 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)
- $0.63
- PSA 10
- $43.50
- PSA 9
- $17.73
- Gem premium
- 69×
- 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 | $43.50 | +$17.87 | −$7.13 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $17.73 | −$7.90 | −$32.90 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $20.57 | −$5.06 | −$30.06 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $0.63 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% | $24.17 | −$26.46 |
| 50% | $30.62 | −$20.01 |
| 75% | $37.06 | −$13.57 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $43.50 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11.27 | −$32.23 | 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 Reshiram ex — FAQ
Is Reshiram ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Reshiram ex sells for $43.50 against $0.63 raw: a $42.87 spread, 69× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.73) 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 Reshiram ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Reshiram ex (Journey Together 030/159) sells for about $43.50 versus $0.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 69× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Reshiram ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $43.50, ahead of CGC 10 at $11.27. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Reshiram ex need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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