Is Goldeen worth grading?
Pokémon · Base Set 2 · 76/130 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Goldeen brings $29.64 versus $0.68 raw — a $28.96 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.18) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.68
- PSA 10
- $29.64
- PSA 9
- $23.18
- Gem premium
- 44×
- 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 | $29.64 | +$3.96 | −$21.04 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $23.18 | −$2.50 | −$27.50 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $13.51 | −$12.17 | −$37.17 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $0.68 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% | $24.79 | −$25.89 |
| 50% | $26.41 | −$24.27 |
| 75% | $28.02 | −$22.66 |
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 | $29.64 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.99 | −$18.65 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $29.64 | $10.99 | — |
| 9 | $23.18 | $40.00 | $6.49 |
| 8 | $13.51 | $5.00 | — |
| 7 | $13.40 | — | — |
| 6 | $25.99 | — | — |
| 5 | $13.00 | — | — |
| 4 | $7.50 | — | — |
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Grading Goldeen — FAQ
Is Goldeen worth grading?
A PSA 10 Goldeen brings $29.64 versus $0.68 raw — a $28.96 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.18) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Goldeen worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Goldeen (Base Set 2 76/130) sells for about $29.64 versus $0.68 for a raw near-mint copy — a 44× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Goldeen?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $29.64, ahead of CGC 10 at $10.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Goldeen 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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