Is ゲッコウガ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 ゲッコウガ sells for $101 against $3.97 raw: a $96.81 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.92) 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)
- $3.97
- PSA 10
- $101
- PSA 9
- $57.92
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $101 | +$71.81 | +$46.81 | −$53.19 |
| PSA 9 | $57.92 | +$28.95 | +$3.95 | −$96.05 |
| PSA 8 | $11.50 | −$17.47 | −$42.47 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $3.97 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% | $68.63 | +$14.66 |
| 50% | $79.35 | +$25.38 |
| 75% | $90.07 | +$36.10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $1,301 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $56.00 | −$1,245 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,301 | $56.00 |
| 9 | $57.92 | — |
| 8 | $11.50 | — |
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Grading ゲッコウガ — FAQ
Is ゲッコウガ worth grading?
A PSA 10 ゲッコウガ sells for $101 against $3.97 raw: a $96.81 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.92) 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 ゲッコウガ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ゲッコウガ (The Best of XY 026/171) sells for about $101 versus $3.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ゲッコウガ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,301, ahead of BGS 10 at $56.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ゲッコウガ 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.
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