Is ボルケニオンEX worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 ボルケニオンEX brings $77.01 versus $27.50 raw — a $49.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $27.50
- PSA 10
- $77.01
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $77.01 | +$24.51 | −$0.49 | −$100 |
| PSA 8 | $28.00 | −$24.50 | −$49.50 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $27.50 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $147 | best | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $147 | — |
| 9 | — | $14.50 |
| 8 | $28.00 | — |
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Grading ボルケニオンEX — FAQ
Is ボルケニオンEX worth grading?
A PSA 10 ボルケニオンEX brings $77.01 versus $27.50 raw — a $49.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 ボルケニオンEX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ボルケニオンEX (爆熱の闘士 055/054) sells for about $77.01 versus $27.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
What centering does ボルケニオン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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