Is Giratina-EX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Giratina-EX sells for $323 against $26.39 raw: a $296 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.75) 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)
- $26.39
- PSA 10
- $323
- PSA 9
- $53.75
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $323 | +$271 | +$246 | +$146 |
| PSA 9 | $53.75 | +$2.36 | −$22.64 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $31.97 | −$19.42 | −$44.42 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $26.39 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% | $121 | +$44.60 |
| 50% | $188 | +$112 |
| 75% | $255 | +$179 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $323 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $199 | −$124 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $323 | $119 | — |
| 9 | $53.75 | $50.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $6.00 | — |
| 8 | $31.97 | $35.00 | $30.00 |
| 7 | $16.95 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $11.00 | — |
| 6 | $13.22 | — | — |
| 4 | $6.00 | — | — |
| 2 | $29.00 | — | — |
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Grading Giratina-EX — FAQ
Is Giratina-EX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Giratina-EX sells for $323 against $26.39 raw: a $296 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.75) 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 Giratina-EX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Giratina-EX (Ancient Origins 57/98) sells for about $323 versus $26.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Giratina-EX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $323, ahead of CGC 10 at $199. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Giratina-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 Giratina-EX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Giratina-EX breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.75).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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