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 $85.39 against $3.03 raw: a $82.36 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.61) 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)
- $3.03
- PSA 10
- $85.39
- PSA 9
- $43.61
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $85.39 | +$57.36 | +$32.36 | −$67.64 |
| PSA 9 | $43.61 | +$15.58 | −$9.42 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $13.15 | −$14.88 | −$39.88 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $3.03 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% | $54.05 | +$1.02 |
| 50% | $64.50 | +$11.47 |
| 75% | $74.95 | +$21.92 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 23%. 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 | $85.39 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $58.15 | −$27.24 | 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 | $85.39 | $58.15 | — |
| 9 | $43.61 | $13.20 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $21.00 | $17.00 |
| 8 | $13.15 | — | — |
| 7 | $8.01 | $18.00 | — |
| 6 | $10.50 | — | — |
| 5 | $25.00 | — | — |
| 4.5 | — | $10.42 | — |
| 3 | $18.00 | — | — |
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Grading Beedrill — FAQ
Is Beedrill worth grading?
A PSA 10 Beedrill sells for $85.39 against $3.03 raw: a $82.36 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.61) 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 $85.39 versus $3.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Beedrill?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $85.39, ahead of CGC 10 at $58.15. 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 23% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.61).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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