Is ゲノセクトEX worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 ゲノセクトEX brings $31.63 versus $3.98 raw — a $27.65 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.98
- PSA 10
- $31.63
- PSA 9
- $12.00
- Gem premium
- 7.9×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $31.63 | +$2.65 | −$22.35 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $12.00 | −$16.98 | −$41.98 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $3.98 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% | $16.91 | −$37.07 |
| 50% | $21.81 | −$32.17 |
| 75% | $26.72 | −$27.26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $700 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $73.45 | −$627 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $73.45 | — | $700 |
| 9.5 | — | $11.00 | — |
| 9 | $12.00 | — | — |
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Grading ゲノセクトEX — FAQ
Is ゲノセクトEX worth grading?
A PSA 10 ゲノセクトEX brings $31.63 versus $3.98 raw — a $27.65 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 ゲノセクトEX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ゲノセクトEX (めざめる超王 051/078) sells for about $31.63 versus $3.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ゲノセクトEX?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $700, ahead of PSA 10 at $73.45. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ゲノセクトEX need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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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