Is Latios-EX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Latios-EX sells for $182 against $9.87 raw: a $172 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.15) 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)
- $9.87
- PSA 10
- $182
- PSA 9
- $57.15
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $182 | +$147 | +$122 | +$22.35 |
| PSA 9 | $57.15 | +$22.28 | −$2.72 | −$103 |
| PSA 8 | $30.79 | −$4.08 | −$29.08 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $9.87 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% | $88.42 | +$28.55 |
| 50% | $120 | +$59.81 |
| 75% | $151 | +$91.08 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $182 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $15.01 | −$167 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $182 | $15.01 | — | — |
| 9 | $57.15 | $21.13 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $11.31 | $25.00 | — |
| 8 | $30.79 | $1.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $8.01 | $9.99 | — | — |
| 6 | $7.00 | — | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $6.00 | — | — |
| 5 | — | — | — | $7.50 |
| 3 | $11.00 | — | — | — |
| 1 | — | $27.00 | — | — |
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Grading Latios-EX — FAQ
Is Latios-EX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Latios-EX sells for $182 against $9.87 raw: a $172 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.15) 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 Latios-EX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Latios-EX (Roaring Skies 58/108) sells for about $182 versus $9.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Latios-EX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $182, ahead of CGC 10 at $15.01. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Latios-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 Latios-EX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Latios-EX breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $57.15).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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