Is Garchomp-EX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.8× premium in PSA 1
A PSA 1 Garchomp-EX sells for $79.99 against $21.02 raw: a $58.97 spread, 3.8× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $21.02
- PSA 1
- $79.99
- Gem premium
- 3.8×
- As of
- Sep 30, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 1 | $79.99 | +$33.97 | +$8.97 | −$91.03 |
| PSA 8 | $23.50 | −$22.52 | −$47.52 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $21.02 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Garchomp-EX — FAQ
Is Garchomp-EX worth grading?
A PSA 1 Garchomp-EX sells for $79.99 against $21.02 raw: a $58.97 spread, 3.8× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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