Is Gallade-EX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 43× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Gallade-EX sells for $142 against $3.30 raw: a $139 spread, 43× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.03) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.30
- PSA 10
- $142
- PSA 9
- $14.03
- Gem premium
- 43×
- 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 | $142 | +$114 | +$89.04 | −$10.96 |
| PSA 9 | $14.03 | −$14.27 | −$39.27 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $9.29 | −$19.01 | −$44.01 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $3.30 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% | $46.11 | −$7.19 |
| 50% | $78.19 | +$24.89 |
| 75% | $110 | +$56.96 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 31%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $225 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $142 | −$82.66 | 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 | $142 | $225 |
| 9 | $14.03 | $5.50 |
| 8.5 | — | $19.35 |
| 8 | $9.29 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $8.00 |
| 7 | $8.51 | $8.00 |
| 6.5 | — | $9.00 |
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Grading Gallade-EX — FAQ
Is Gallade-EX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gallade-EX sells for $142 against $3.30 raw: a $139 spread, 43× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.03) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Gallade-EX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gallade-EX (Roaring Skies 34/108) sells for about $142 versus $3.30 for a raw near-mint copy — a 43× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gallade-EX?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $225, ahead of PSA 10 at $142. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gallade-EX need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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 Gallade-EX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gallade-EX breaks even when it gems about 31% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $14.03).
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