Is Rayquaza-EX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Rayquaza-EX sells for $1,953 against $40.78 raw: a $1,912 spread, 48× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($284) 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)
- $40.78
- PSA 10
- $1,953
- PSA 9
- $284
- Gem premium
- 48×
- 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 | $1,953 | +$1,887 | +$1,862 | +$1,762 |
| PSA 9 | $284 | +$219 | +$194 | +$93.63 |
| PSA 8 | $84.10 | +$18.32 | −$6.68 | −$107 |
Net = sale price − $40.78 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% | $701 | +$611 |
| 50% | $1,118 | +$1,028 |
| 75% | $1,536 | +$1,445 |
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 | $1,953 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $102 | −$1,851 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,953 | $102 | — | — |
| 9 | $284 | $74.67 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $15.50 | — | — |
| 8 | $84.10 | $20.53 | $45.00 | $67.23 |
| 7.5 | — | $12.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $55.20 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $47.05 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $16.50 | — | — | — |
| 4.5 | — | $3.00 | — | — |
| 4 | $15.00 | $10.00 | — | — |
| 3 | $18.09 | — | — | — |
| 1 | $110 | — | — | — |
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Grading Rayquaza-EX — FAQ
Is Rayquaza-EX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rayquaza-EX sells for $1,953 against $40.78 raw: a $1,912 spread, 48× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($284) 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 Rayquaza-EX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rayquaza-EX (XY Black Star Promos XY73) sells for about $1,953 versus $40.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 48× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rayquaza-EX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,953, ahead of CGC 10 at $102. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rayquaza-EX 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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