Is Diglett worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Diglett sells for $47.12 against $0.67 raw: a $46.45 spread, 70× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.53) 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)
- $0.67
- PSA 10
- $47.12
- PSA 9
- $27.53
- Gem premium
- 70×
- 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 | $47.12 | +$21.45 | −$3.55 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $27.53 | +$1.86 | −$23.14 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $11.03 | −$14.64 | −$39.64 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $0.67 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% | $32.43 | −$18.24 |
| 50% | $37.33 | −$13.34 |
| 75% | $42.22 | −$8.45 |
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 | $47.12 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | −$29.12 | 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 | $47.12 | $18.00 |
| 9 | $27.53 | $11.49 |
| 8.5 | — | $8.40 |
| 8 | $11.03 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $3.00 |
| 7 | $4.00 | $12.00 |
| 6.5 | — | $6.00 |
| 6 | — | $5.00 |
| 3.5 | — | $2.25 |
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Grading Diglett — FAQ
Is Diglett worth grading?
A PSA 10 Diglett sells for $47.12 against $0.67 raw: a $46.45 spread, 70× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.53) 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 Diglett worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Diglett (Base Set 2 71/130) sells for about $47.12 versus $0.67 for a raw near-mint copy — a 70× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Diglett?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $47.12, 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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