Is リザードンEX worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 リザードンEX brings $849 versus $285 raw — a $564 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($264) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $285
- PSA 10
- $849
- PSA 9
- $264
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- 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 | $849 | +$539 | +$514 | +$414 |
| PSA 9 | $264 | −$45.98 | −$70.98 | −$171 |
| PSA 8 | $146 | −$164 | −$189 | −$289 |
Net = sale price − $285 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% | $410 | +$75.35 |
| 50% | $557 | +$222 |
| 75% | $703 | +$368 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $849 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $615 | −$234 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $483 | −$366 | 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 リザードンEX — FAQ
Is リザードンEX worth grading?
A PSA 10 リザードンEX brings $849 versus $285 raw — a $564 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($264) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 リザードンEX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 リザードンEX (ワイルドブレイズ 055/080) sells for about $849 versus $285 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.0× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for リザードンEX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $849, ahead of TAG 10 at $615. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does リザードン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.
What gem rate makes grading リザードンEX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting リザードンEX breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $264).
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