Is Genesect ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Genesect ex brings $105 versus $45.41 raw — a $60.06 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($45.32) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $45.41
- PSA 10
- $105
- PSA 9
- $45.32
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $105 | +$35.06 | +$10.06 | −$89.94 |
| PSA 9 | $45.32 | −$25.09 | −$50.09 | −$150 |
| PSA 8 | $35.41 | −$35.00 | −$60.00 | −$160 |
Net = sale price − $45.41 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% | $60.36 | −$35.05 |
| 50% | $75.39 | −$20.02 |
| 75% | $90.43 | −$4.98 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 83%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $140 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $105 | −$34.52 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $90.87 | −$49.12 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $69.25 | −$70.74 | 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.
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Grading Genesect ex — FAQ
Is Genesect ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Genesect ex brings $105 versus $45.41 raw — a $60.06 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($45.32) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Genesect ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Genesect ex (Black Bolt 169/086) sells for about $105 versus $45.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Genesect ex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $140, ahead of PSA 10 at $105. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Genesect 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.
What gem rate makes grading Genesect ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Genesect ex breaks even when it gems about 83% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.32).
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