Is Psyduck worth grading?
Pokémon · Boundaries Crossed · 33/149 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 8 Psyduck sells for $850 against $6.40 raw: a $844 spread, 133× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.93) 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)
- $6.40
- PSA 8
- $850
- PSA 9
- $53.93
- Gem premium
- 133×
- 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 8 | $850 | +$819 | +$794 | +$694 |
| PSA 9 | $53.93 | +$22.53 | −$2.47 | −$102 |
| PSA 8 | $21.51 | −$9.89 | −$34.89 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $6.40 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% | $253 | +$197 |
| 50% | $452 | +$396 |
| 75% | $651 | +$595 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other Boundaries Crossed cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading Psyduck — FAQ
Is Psyduck worth grading?
A PSA 8 Psyduck sells for $850 against $6.40 raw: a $844 spread, 133× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.93) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Psyduck break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Psyduck breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.93).
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your Pokémon card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
