Is Goldeen worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 8 Goldeen brings $29.37 versus $0.30 raw — a $29.07 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.30
- PSA 8
- $29.37
- Gem premium
- 98×
- 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 8 | $29.37 | +$4.07 | −$20.93 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $29.37 | +$4.07 | −$20.93 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $0.30 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $12.80 | best | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | $12.80 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $24.50 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $8.00 | — |
| 8 | $29.37 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | — | $4.00 |
| 7 | $8.00 | — | — |
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Grading Goldeen — FAQ
Is Goldeen worth grading?
A PSA 8 Goldeen brings $29.37 versus $0.30 raw — a $29.07 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
What centering does Goldeen 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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