Is Gallade-EX worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 8 copies of Gallade-EX sell for $22.00, only $18.68 above the $3.32 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.32
- PSA 8
- $22.00
- Gem premium
- 6.6×
- 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 8 | $22.00 | −$6.32 | −$31.32 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $14.17 | −$14.15 | −$39.15 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $3.32 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Gallade-EX — FAQ
Is Gallade-EX worth grading?
PSA 8 copies of Gallade-EX sell for $22.00, only $18.68 above the $3.32 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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