Is Emolga worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Emolga brings $30.00 versus $0.17 raw — a $29.83 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.86) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.17
- PSA 10
- $30.00
- PSA 9
- $12.86
- Gem premium
- 176×
- 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 | $30.00 | +$4.83 | −$20.17 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $12.86 | −$12.31 | −$37.31 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $0.17 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% | $17.14 | −$33.03 |
| 50% | $21.43 | −$28.74 |
| 75% | $25.71 | −$24.46 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $30.00 | best | 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 Emolga — FAQ
Is Emolga worth grading?
A PSA 10 Emolga brings $30.00 versus $0.17 raw — a $29.83 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.86) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Emolga worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Emolga (Black Bolt 029/086) sells for about $30.00 versus $0.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 176× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
What centering does Emolga 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.
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