Grading verdict · PSApl4-97 · Nov 8
Grade it
Grading pays even if it misses a 10: the PSA 9 price alone beats selling raw.
A PSA 8 or better beats selling raw.
At 30%: +$6,592 per card versus selling raw.
Gengar Lv.X
No. 97Ultra RareHolofoil · English
Catalog reference · USD $743.45 · PokemonPriceTracker, Nov 8, 12:10 PM UTC
Reference condition: Near mintYour copy’s condition may differ.
What each grade is worth to you
Net of grading and selling costs, compared with selling the raw card today. Grading fee by result: PSA 10 $999.00 (Premium 1), PSA 9 $349.00, PSA 8 $199.00, plus $10.00 shipping. Change your costs
PSA 10$23,550
+$18,776
PSA 9$2,813
+$1,436
PSA 8$2,133
+$996
Buying raw to grade?
Pay up to $7,236
Grading breaks even at that price with your 30% PSA 10 chance. Raw sells for $743.
Fee headroom
$7,130 per card
Grading still beats selling raw at your odds while all grading costs stay under this.
Sales behind these numbers
Completed eBay sales of this exact printing, aggregated by PokemonPriceTracker, updated Nov 8. Only sales bound to this printing count.
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $23,550 longer-run | 13 | Oct 26 |
| PSA 9 | $2,813 longer-run | 56 | Nov 4 |
| PSA 8 | $2,133 | 103 | Nov 5 |
| Raw | $743.45 | — | Nov 8 |
Every other grade on record (27)
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 7 | $1,140 | 98 | Nov 5 |
| PSA 6 | $418 longer-run | 63 | Nov 5 |
| PSA 5 | $305 longer-run | 40 | Oct 27 |
| PSA 4 | $250 longer-run | 17 | Nov 4 |
| PSA 3 | $250 longer-run | 13 | Oct 26 |
| PSA 2 | $150 longer-run | 7 | Oct 23 |
| PSA 1.5 | — too few | 1 | Jul 5 |
| PSA 1 | $350 longer-run | 25 | Nov 5 |
| BGS 9 | $5,875 longer-run | 8 | Nov 3 |
| BGS 8.5 | $868 longer-run | 9 | Oct 25 |
| BGS 8 | — too few | 5 | Aug 6 |
| CGC 9.5 | — too few | 1 | Jan 27 |
| CGC 9 | $1,499 longer-run | 19 | Oct 31 |
| CGC 8.5 | $859 longer-run | 22 | Nov 2 |
| CGC 8 | $650 longer-run | 18 | Nov 5 |
| CGC 7.5 | — too few | 6 | Oct 3 |
| CGC 7 | — too few | 2 | Sep 24 |
| CGC 6.5 | — too few | 1 | Sep 22 |
| CGC 6 | — too few | 4 | Nov 2 |
| CGC 5.5 | — too few | 1 | Oct 19 |
| CGC 5 | — too few | 1 | Aug 29 |
| CGC 4.5 | — too few | 1 | Sep 24 |
| CGC 4 | — too few | 1 | Sep 23 |
| CGC 3.5 | — too few | 1 | Oct 2 |
| CGC 3 | — too few | 2 | Dec 23 |
| SGC 8 | — too few | 1 | Aug 21 |
| SGC 6 | — too few | 1 | Sep 28 |
- PSA 10: no sales in the last 7 days, so the verdict uses the longer-run price of $23,550 from 13 sales, last on Oct 26.
- PSA 9: only 2 sales in the last 7 days, so the verdict uses the longer-run price of $2,813 from 56 sales, last on Nov 4.
- A PSA 10 here is worth about $23,550, above the limit of PSA Standard. PSA would move it up to Premium 1 at $999.00. The verdict includes this.
- A PSA 9 ($2,813) is also above your tier’s limit, so it would cost $349.00 to grade.
- Older card: raw prices often include played copies, and PSA 10s are scarcer. Judge by the grade your copy can realistically reach.
In the last 7 days, 2 PSA 9s and 8 PSA 8s sold. PSA 10 last sold on Oct 26.
PSA 10s are 19% of this card’s PSA 9 and 10 sales. Owners sell their best copies, so this is not your chance of a 10.
Raw price
Recorded observations through Nov 9, 12:00 AM UTC. Grading takes months, and the raw price can move while you wait.
1M · USD · price observations, not individual transactions
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Already have a PSA 9?
Crack it and send the raw card again, or sell the 9 as it is. A miss pays a second grading fee and usually comes back a 9 again.
%
Cracking pays if that chance is at least 2.4%. At 15%: +$2,186 versus selling the 9 for a net $2,439.
A card that graded 9 once is less likely to get a 10 than a fresh copy, so set this lower than you would for one. Cracking a slab can also damage the card.
Before you set your odds: what a PSA 10 needs
- CenteringAbout 55/45 to 60/40 or better on the front, 75/25 on the back.
- CornersFour sharp corners with no rounding or fraying.
- EdgesNo whitening or chipping, especially on the back.
- SurfaceNo scratches, print lines, dents or holo wear under a light.
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How much is Gengar Lv.X (Arceus #97) worth?
As of Nov 8, 12:10 PM UTC, Gengar Lv.X (Arceus #97) has a market reference price of $743.45.
Is Gengar Lv.X going up in value?
Over the past 7 days, the reference price for Gengar Lv.X (Arceus #97) has risen 6.4%. This describes recent tracked price movement only and is not investment advice.
Where can I check Gengar Lv.X prices and sales?
CardIntel tracks Gengar Lv.X (Arceus #97) across TCGplayer market data, Cardmarket EUR averages, graded eBay sold comps and daily price history. Use the price chart and cross-platform pricing table above to compare current values.
Related notes
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Feb 15, 12:00 AM UTC · Official Pokémon Company
PSA Announces New Modern Card Tier Pricing
PSA raised their base-level grading fee from $30 to $35 for standard cards. Express and Super Express tiers unchanged. This may reduce casual submissions and tighten PSA 10 supply for modern cards.
Feb 10, 12:00 AM UTC · PSA Official
January Market Overview: Post-Holiday Correction
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