Is サトシゲッコウガEX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 サトシゲッコウガEX sells for $2,630 against $1000 raw: a $1,630 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,261) 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)
- $1000
- PSA 10
- $2,630
- PSA 9
- $1,261
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 10 | $2,630 | +$1,605 | +$1,580 | +$1,480 |
| PSA 9 | $1,261 | +$236 | +$211 | +$111 |
| PSA 8 | $1,600 | +$575 | +$550 | +$450 |
Net = sale price − $1000 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% | $1,603 | +$553 |
| 50% | $1,946 | +$896 |
| 75% | $2,288 | +$1,238 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $3,300 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $2,700 | −$600 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $2,630 | −$670 | 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 | BGS | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $2,630 | $3,300 | $2,700 |
| 9.5 | — | $1,097 | — |
| 9 | $1,261 | — | — |
| 8 | $1,600 | — | — |
| 6 | $600 | — | — |
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Grading サトシゲッコウガEX — FAQ
Is サトシゲッコウガEX worth grading?
A PSA 10 サトシゲッコウガEX sells for $2,630 against $1000 raw: a $1,630 spread, 2.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,261) 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 サトシゲッコウガEX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 サトシゲッコウガEX (XY Promos 290/XY-P) sells for about $2,630 versus $1000 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for サトシゲッコウガEX?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3,300, ahead of TAG 10 at $2,700. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does サトシゲッコウガEX need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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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