Is アクア団のトドゼルガ worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of アクア団のトドゼルガ sell for $39.33, only $0.00 above the $200 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($36.87) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $200
- PSA 10
- $39.33
- PSA 9
- $36.87
- Gem premium
- 0.2×
- 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 | $39.33 | −$186 | −$211 | −$311 |
| PSA 9 | $36.87 | −$188 | −$213 | −$313 |
| PSA 8 | $19.00 | −$206 | −$231 | −$331 |
Net = sale price − $200 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% | $37.48 | −$213 |
| 50% | $38.10 | −$212 |
| 75% | $38.71 | −$211 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $39.89 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $39.33 | −$0.56 | 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 | $39.33 | $39.89 |
| 9 | $36.87 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $8.98 |
| 8 | $19.00 | — |
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Grading アクア団のトドゼルガ — FAQ
Is アクア団のトドゼルガ worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of アクア団のトドゼルガ sell for $39.33, only $0.00 above the $200 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($36.87) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 アクア団のトドゼルガ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 アクア団のトドゼルガ (マグマ団VSアクア団 ダブルクライシス 005/034) sells for about $39.33 versus $200 for a raw near-mint copy — a 0.2× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for アクア団のトドゼルガ?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $39.89, ahead of PSA 10 at $39.33. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does アクア団のトドゼルガ need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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.
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