Is Gengar V worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gengar V sells for $248 against $9.66 raw: a $239 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.69) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.66
- PSA 10
- $248
- PSA 9
- $54.69
- Gem premium
- 26×
- As of
- Sep 28, 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 | $248 | +$214 | +$189 | +$88.66 |
| PSA 9 | $54.69 | +$20.03 | −$4.97 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $30.91 | −$3.75 | −$28.75 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $9.66 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% | $103 | +$43.44 |
| 50% | $152 | +$91.84 |
| 75% | $200 | +$140 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $248 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $142 | −$107 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $65.46 | −$183 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18.01 | −$230 | 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 Gengar V — FAQ
Is Gengar V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gengar V sells for $248 against $9.66 raw: a $239 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.69) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Gengar V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gengar V (Fusion Strike 156/264) sells for about $248 versus $9.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Sep 28, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gengar V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $248, ahead of TAG 10 at $142. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gengar V 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.
What gem rate makes grading Gengar V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gengar V breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $54.69).
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