Is Dewgong worth grading?
Pokémon · Base Set 2 · 36/130 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dewgong brings $30.76 versus $1.74 raw — a $29.02 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.53) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.74
- PSA 10
- $30.76
- PSA 9
- $15.53
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $30.76 | +$4.02 | −$20.98 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $15.53 | −$11.21 | −$36.21 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $14.51 | −$12.23 | −$37.23 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $1.74 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% | $19.34 | −$32.40 |
| 50% | $23.14 | −$28.59 |
| 75% | $26.95 | −$24.79 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $39.99 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $30.76 | −$9.23 | 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 | $30.76 | $39.99 |
| 9 | $15.53 | $6.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $12.00 |
| 8 | $14.51 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $6.00 |
| 6 | $13.97 | — |
| 5.5 | — | $5.50 |
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Grading Dewgong — FAQ
Is Dewgong worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dewgong brings $30.76 versus $1.74 raw — a $29.02 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.53) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Dewgong worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dewgong (Base Set 2 36/130) sells for about $30.76 versus $1.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dewgong?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $39.99, ahead of PSA 10 at $30.76. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dewgong need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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