Is Greninja worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 9 Greninja sells for $4,170 against $131 raw: a $4,039 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,170) 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)
- $131
- PSA 9
- $4,170
- PSA 9
- $4,170
- Gem premium
- 32×
- As of
- Oct 5, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 9 | $4,170 | +$4,014 | +$3,989 | +$3,889 |
| PSA 9 | $4,170 | +$4,014 | +$3,989 | +$3,889 |
| PSA 8 | $867 | +$711 | +$686 | +$586 |
Net = sale price − $131 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% | $4,170 | +$3,989 |
| 50% | $4,170 | +$3,989 |
| 75% | $4,170 | +$3,989 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Greninja — FAQ
Is Greninja worth grading?
A PSA 9 Greninja sells for $4,170 against $131 raw: a $4,039 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,170) 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.
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