Is Claydol worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 114× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Claydol sells for $50.17 against $0.44 raw: a $49.73 spread, 114× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.10) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.44
- PSA 10
- $50.17
- PSA 9
- $17.10
- Gem premium
- 114×
- 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 | $50.17 | +$24.73 | −$0.27 | −$100 |
| PSA 9 | $17.10 | −$8.34 | −$33.34 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $9.57 | −$15.87 | −$40.87 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $0.44 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% | $25.37 | −$25.07 |
| 50% | $33.64 | −$16.80 |
| 75% | $41.90 | −$8.54 |
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 | $50.17 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.00 | −$10.17 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $15.28 | −$34.89 | 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 | SGC | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $50.17 | $15.28 | $40.00 | $23.35 |
| 9 | $17.10 | $8.40 | $8.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $6.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $9.57 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $7.50 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $7.50 | — | — | — |
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Grading Claydol — FAQ
Is Claydol worth grading?
A PSA 10 Claydol sells for $50.17 against $0.44 raw: a $49.73 spread, 114× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.10) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Claydol worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Claydol (Celebrations: Classic Collection) sells for about $50.17 versus $0.44 for a raw near-mint copy — a 114× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Claydol?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $50.17, ahead of SGC 10 at $40.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Claydol 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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