Is ガーディ worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 ガーディ brings $326 versus $300 raw — a $25.72 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($128) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $300
- PSA 10
- $326
- PSA 9
- $128
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $326 | +$0.72 | −$24.28 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $128 | −$197 | −$222 | −$322 |
| PSA 8 | $28.61 | −$296 | −$321 | −$421 |
Net = sale price − $300 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% | $178 | −$172 |
| 50% | $227 | −$123 |
| 75% | $276 | −$73.64 |
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 | $326 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $69.92 | −$256 | 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $137 | $60.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $23.00 |
| 9 | $20.23 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $6.00 | $15.00 |
| 8 | $11.71 | $14.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $33.00 | — |
| 7 | $13.00 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $36.87 | — |
| 6 | $7.00 | $4.00 | — |
| 4.5 | — | $9.00 | — |
| 4 | $46.01 | — | — |
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Grading ガーディ — FAQ
Is ガーディ worth grading?
A PSA 10 ガーディ brings $326 versus $300 raw — a $25.72 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($128) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 ガーディ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ガーディ (拡張パック No.058) sells for about $326 versus $300 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.1× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ガーディ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $326, ahead of CGC 10 at $69.92. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ガーディ 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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