Is Cyclizar ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Cyclizar ex brings $26.78 versus $0.56 raw — a $26.22 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.56
- PSA 10
- $26.78
- PSA 9
- $7.00
- Gem premium
- 48×
- As of
- Aug 10, 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 | $26.78 | +$1.22 | −$23.78 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $7.00 | −$18.56 | −$43.56 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $11.97 | −$13.59 | −$38.59 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $0.56 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% | $11.95 | −$38.62 |
| 50% | $16.89 | −$33.67 |
| 75% | $21.84 | −$28.72 |
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 | $26.78 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.00 | −$16.78 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $8.00 | −$18.78 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $26.78 | $10.00 | $8.00 | — |
| 9 | $7.00 | $6.00 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $2.55 | — | — |
| 8 | $11.97 | $3.99 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $3.00 | — | — |
| 6 | — | — | — | $160 |
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Grading Cyclizar ex — FAQ
Is Cyclizar ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cyclizar ex brings $26.78 versus $0.56 raw — a $26.22 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Cyclizar ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cyclizar ex (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos 018) sells for about $26.78 versus $0.56 for a raw near-mint copy — a 48× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cyclizar ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $26.78, ahead of CGC 10 at $10.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cyclizar 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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