Is Pidgey worth grading?
Pokémon · Legendary Collection · 85/110 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Pidgey brings $31.14 versus $1.40 raw — a $29.74 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.61) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.40
- PSA 10
- $31.14
- PSA 9
- $12.61
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $31.14 | +$4.74 | −$20.26 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $12.61 | −$13.79 | −$38.79 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $8.00 | −$18.40 | −$43.40 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.40 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% | $17.24 | −$34.16 |
| 50% | $21.88 | −$29.52 |
| 75% | $26.51 | −$24.89 |
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 | $7,525 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $286 | −$7,239 | 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 | BGS | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $7,525 | $286 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $97.36 | $500 | — |
| 9 | $579 | $209 | $118 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $124 | $259 | — |
| 8 | $297 | $118 | $85.00 | $73.42 |
| 7.5 | — | $90.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $65.70 | — | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $38.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $65.64 | $46.00 | — | — |
| 5 | $51.00 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $91.01 | — | — | — |
| 3 | $39.88 | — | — | — |
| 2.5 | — | $30.00 | — | — |
| 2 | $63.38 | — | — | — |
| 1.5 | $110 | — | — | — |
| 1 | $95.83 | — | — | — |
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Grading Pidgey — FAQ
Is Pidgey worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pidgey brings $31.14 versus $1.40 raw — a $29.74 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.61) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Pidgey worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pidgey (Legendary Collection 85/110) sells for about $31.14 versus $1.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pidgey?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $7,525, ahead of CGC 10 at $286. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pidgey 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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