Is Keldeo worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 9 Keldeo sells for $82.50 against $7.54 raw: a $74.96 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($82.50) 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)
- $7.54
- PSA 9
- $82.50
- PSA 9
- $82.50
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 9 | $82.50 | +$49.96 | +$24.96 | −$75.04 |
| PSA 9 | $82.50 | +$49.96 | +$24.96 | −$75.04 |
Net = sale price − $7.54 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% | $82.50 | +$24.96 |
| 50% | $82.50 | +$24.96 |
| 75% | $82.50 | +$24.96 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Keldeo — FAQ
Is Keldeo worth grading?
A PSA 9 Keldeo sells for $82.50 against $7.54 raw: a $74.96 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($82.50) 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.
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