Is リザードンEX worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 リザードンEX brings $177 versus $104 raw — a $73.38 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($110) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $104
- PSA 10
- $177
- PSA 9
- $110
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $177 | +$48.38 | +$23.38 | −$76.62 |
| PSA 9 | $110 | −$19.16 | −$44.16 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $74.35 | −$54.58 | −$79.58 | −$180 |
Net = sale price − $104 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% | $127 | −$27.28 |
| 50% | $144 | −$10.39 |
| 75% | $160 | +$6.50 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 65%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $370 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $177 | −$193 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $177 | $370 |
| 9 | $110 | $84.99 |
| 8 | $74.35 | $45.00 |
| 7 | $21.00 | — |
| 6 | $22.71 | — |
| 5 | $17.00 | — |
| 4.5 | — | $19.00 |
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Grading リザードンEX — FAQ
Is リザードンEX worth grading?
A PSA 10 リザードンEX brings $177 versus $104 raw — a $73.38 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($110) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 リザードンEX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 リザードンEX (XY Promos 030/XY-P) sells for about $177 versus $104 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for リザードンEX?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $370, ahead of PSA 10 at $177. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does リザードンEX need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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.
What gem rate makes grading リザードンEX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting リザードンEX breaks even when it gems about 65% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $110).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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