Is Dodrio worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dodrio brings $35.54 versus $1.86 raw — a $33.68 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.86
- PSA 10
- $35.54
- PSA 9
- $19.99
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $35.54 | +$8.68 | −$16.32 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $19.99 | −$6.87 | −$31.87 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $1.86 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% | $23.88 | −$27.98 |
| 50% | $27.77 | −$24.09 |
| 75% | $31.65 | −$20.21 |
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 | $35.54 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12.77 | −$22.77 | 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 | $35.54 | $12.77 |
| 9.5 | — | $3.00 |
| 9 | $19.99 | $7.46 |
| 8.5 | — | $4.74 |
| 7 | — | $3.00 |
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Grading Dodrio — FAQ
Is Dodrio worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dodrio brings $35.54 versus $1.86 raw — a $33.68 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Dodrio worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dodrio (Pokémon TCG Classic - Venusaur 014/034) sells for about $35.54 versus $1.86 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dodrio?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $35.54, ahead of CGC 10 at $12.77. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dodrio 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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