Is Diglett worth grading?
Pokémon · Base Set 2 · 71/130 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 55× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Diglett sells for $47.67 against $0.87 raw: a $46.80 spread, 55× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.91) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.87
- PSA 10
- $47.67
- PSA 9
- $24.91
- Gem premium
- 55×
- 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 | $47.67 | +$21.80 | −$3.20 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $24.91 | −$0.96 | −$25.96 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $20.01 | −$5.86 | −$30.86 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $0.87 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% | $30.60 | −$20.27 |
| 50% | $36.29 | −$14.58 |
| 75% | $41.98 | −$8.89 |
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 | $47.67 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | −$29.67 | 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 Diglett — FAQ
Is Diglett worth grading?
A PSA 10 Diglett sells for $47.67 against $0.87 raw: a $46.80 spread, 55× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.91) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Diglett worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Diglett (Base Set 2 71/130) sells for about $47.67 versus $0.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 55× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Diglett?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $47.67, ahead of CGC 10 at $18.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Diglett 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.
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