Is Blastoise-EX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A BGS 9 Blastoise-EX sells for $619 against $157 raw: a $462 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($580) 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)
- $157
- BGS 9
- $619
- PSA 9
- $580
- Gem premium
- 3.9×
- 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 — BGS 9 | $619 | +$437 | +$412 | +$312 |
| PSA 9 | $580 | +$398 | +$373 | +$273 |
| PSA 8 | $293 | +$111 | +$86.45 | −$13.55 |
Net = sale price − $157 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% | $589 | +$382 |
| 50% | $599 | +$392 |
| 75% | $609 | +$402 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Blastoise-EX — FAQ
Is Blastoise-EX worth grading?
A BGS 9 Blastoise-EX sells for $619 against $157 raw: a $462 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($580) 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.
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