Is グラードンEX worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 グラードンEX brings $632 versus $261 raw — a $371 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($145) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $261
- PSA 10
- $632
- PSA 9
- $145
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $632 | +$346 | +$321 | +$221 |
| PSA 9 | $145 | −$142 | −$167 | −$267 |
| PSA 8 | $249 | −$36.86 | −$61.86 | −$162 |
Net = sale price − $261 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% | $267 | −$44.72 |
| 50% | $388 | +$77.20 |
| 75% | $510 | +$199 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 34%. 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 | $1,211 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $271 | −$940 | 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 | $1,211 | $225 |
| 9 | $261 | — |
| 8 | $249 | — |
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Grading グラードンEX — FAQ
Is グラードンEX worth grading?
A PSA 10 グラードンEX brings $632 versus $261 raw — a $371 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($145) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 グラードンEX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 グラードンEX (ガイアボルケーノ 073/070) sells for about $632 versus $261 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for グラードンEX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,211, ahead of CGC 10 at $271. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does グラードン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 グラードンEX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting グラードンEX breaks even when it gems about 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $145).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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