Is Beedrill worth grading?
Pokémon · Base Set 2 · 21/130 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Beedrill sells for $85.15 against $3.35 raw: a $81.80 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.83) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.35
- PSA 10
- $85.15
- PSA 9
- $37.83
- Gem premium
- 25×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $85.15 | +$56.80 | +$31.80 | −$68.20 |
| PSA 9 | $37.83 | +$9.48 | −$15.52 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $13.97 | −$14.38 | −$39.38 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $3.35 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% | $49.66 | −$3.69 |
| 50% | $61.49 | +$8.14 |
| 75% | $73.32 | +$19.97 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 33%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $85.15 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $52.35 | −$32.80 | 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 Beedrill — FAQ
Is Beedrill worth grading?
A PSA 10 Beedrill sells for $85.15 against $3.35 raw: a $81.80 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.83) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Beedrill worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Beedrill (Base Set 2 21/130) sells for about $85.15 versus $3.35 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Beedrill?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $85.15, ahead of CGC 10 at $52.35. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Beedrill 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.
What gem rate makes grading Beedrill break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Beedrill breaks even when it gems about 33% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.83).
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