Is Gengar worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gengar sells for $3,238 against $126 raw: a $3,111 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($223) 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)
- $126
- PSA 10
- $3,238
- PSA 9
- $223
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $3,238 | +$3,086 | +$3,061 | +$2,961 |
| PSA 9 | $223 | +$71.92 | +$46.92 | −$53.08 |
| PSA 8 | $124 | −$27.56 | −$52.56 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $126 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% | $977 | +$800 |
| 50% | $1,730 | +$1,554 |
| 75% | $2,484 | +$2,308 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $3,238 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $2,794 | −$444 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $415 | −$2,823 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $120 | −$3,118 | 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 | BGS | SGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $3,238 | $415 | — | $120 | $2,794 | $676 |
| 9.5 | — | $499 | $74.36 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $223 | $86.22 | $66.32 | $74.80 | $123 | $167 |
| 8.5 | — | $31.63 | $96.00 | — | $140 | — |
| 8 | $124 | $93.39 | — | — | $125 | — |
| 7 | $95.22 | $57.00 | — | — | — | $58.06 |
| 6 | $92.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Gengar — FAQ
Is Gengar worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gengar sells for $3,238 against $126 raw: a $3,111 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($223) 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 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gengar (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $3,238 versus $126 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gengar?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $3,238, ahead of TAG 10 at $2,794. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gengar 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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