Is Doduo worth grading?
Pokémon · Pokémon TCG Classic - Venusaur · 013/034 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Doduo brings $30.13 versus $1.00 raw — a $29.13 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.96) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.00
- PSA 10
- $30.13
- PSA 9
- $9.96
- Gem premium
- 30×
- 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 | $30.13 | +$4.13 | −$20.87 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $9.96 | −$16.04 | −$41.04 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $7.50 | −$18.50 | −$43.50 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.00 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% | $15.00 | −$36.00 |
| 50% | $20.05 | −$30.95 |
| 75% | $25.09 | −$25.91 |
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 | $30.13 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $6.41 | −$23.72 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $30.13 | $6.41 |
| 9.5 | — | $10.00 |
| 9 | $9.96 | $3.24 |
| 8 | $7.50 | $5.50 |
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Grading Doduo — FAQ
Is Doduo worth grading?
A PSA 10 Doduo brings $30.13 versus $1.00 raw — a $29.13 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.96) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Doduo worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Doduo (Pokémon TCG Classic - Venusaur 013/034) sells for about $30.13 versus $1.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 30× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Doduo?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $30.13, ahead of CGC 10 at $6.41. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Doduo 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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