Is Dugtrio worth grading?
Pokémon · Base Set 2 · 23/130 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dugtrio sells for $66.12 against $4.06 raw: a $62.06 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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)
- $4.06
- PSA 10
- $66.12
- PSA 9
- $29.99
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $66.12 | +$37.06 | +$12.06 | −$87.94 |
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | +$0.93 | −$24.07 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $9.88 | −$19.18 | −$44.18 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $4.06 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% | $39.02 | −$15.04 |
| 50% | $48.05 | −$6.01 |
| 75% | $57.09 | +$3.03 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 67%. 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 | $66.12 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.14 | −$38.98 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $66.12 | $27.14 |
| 9 | $29.99 | $9.38 |
| 8.5 | — | $3.00 |
| 8 | $9.88 | $8.48 |
| 7.5 | — | $5.00 |
| 7 | $25.99 | — |
| 6 | $25.84 | — |
| 5 | $11.00 | — |
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Grading Dugtrio — FAQ
Is Dugtrio worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dugtrio sells for $66.12 against $4.06 raw: a $62.06 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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 Dugtrio worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dugtrio (Base Set 2 23/130) sells for about $66.12 versus $4.06 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dugtrio?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $66.12, ahead of CGC 10 at $27.14. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dugtrio 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 Dugtrio break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dugtrio breaks even when it gems about 67% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.99).
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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