Is M Gengar-EX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 M Gengar-EX sells for $2,849 against $164 raw: a $2,685 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($437) 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)
- $164
- PSA 10
- $2,849
- PSA 9
- $437
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $2,849 | +$2,660 | +$2,635 | +$2,535 |
| PSA 9 | $437 | +$248 | +$223 | +$123 |
| PSA 8 | $201 | +$12.41 | −$12.59 | −$113 |
Net = sale price − $164 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% | $1,040 | +$826 |
| 50% | $1,643 | +$1,429 |
| 75% | $2,246 | +$2,032 |
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 | $2,849 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $299 | −$2,549 | 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 | $2,849 | $299 | — | — | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $883 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $437 | $349 | $370 | — | — | $174 |
| 8.5 | $275 | $114 | $220 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $201 | $115 | — | — | $979 | — |
| 7.5 | $139 | $166 | $118 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $173 | $135 | $120 | — | $170 | $174 |
| 6 | $125 | $65.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $17.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $120 | — | — | $80.00 | — | — |
| 4.5 | — | $61.53 | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | $96.16 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | $114 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | $80.02 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.5 | $86.00 | $16.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | $142 | — | — | — | — | $114 |
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Grading M Gengar-EX — FAQ
Is M Gengar-EX worth grading?
A PSA 10 M Gengar-EX sells for $2,849 against $164 raw: a $2,685 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($437) 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 M Gengar-EX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 M Gengar-EX (Phantom Forces 35/119) sells for about $2,849 versus $164 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for M Gengar-EX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,849, ahead of CGC 10 at $299. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does M Gengar-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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