Is M Rayquaza-EX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 M Rayquaza-EX sells for $10,996 against $1,147 raw: a $9,849 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,331) 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)
- $1,147
- PSA 10
- $10,996
- PSA 9
- $2,331
- Gem premium
- 9.6×
- As of
- Oct 12, 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 | $10,996 | +$9,824 | +$9,799 | +$9,699 |
| PSA 9 | $2,331 | +$1,159 | +$1,134 | +$1,034 |
| PSA 8 | $1,333 | +$160 | +$135 | +$35.41 |
Net = sale price − $1,147 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% | $4,497 | +$3,300 |
| 50% | $6,664 | +$5,466 |
| 75% | $8,830 | +$7,633 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $12,635 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $10,996 | −$1,639 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $3,550 | −$9,085 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $3,304 | −$9,332 | 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.
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Grading M Rayquaza-EX — FAQ
Is M Rayquaza-EX worth grading?
A PSA 10 M Rayquaza-EX sells for $10,996 against $1,147 raw: a $9,849 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,331) 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 Rayquaza-EX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 M Rayquaza-EX (Ancient Origins 98/98) sells for about $10,996 versus $1,147 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.6× premium as of Oct 12, 2026.
Which grading company is best for M Rayquaza-EX?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $12,635, ahead of PSA 10 at $10,996. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does M Rayquaza-EX need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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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