Is Cyndaquil worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 22× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Cyndaquil sells for $80.00 against $3.62 raw: a $76.38 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.62
- PSA 10
- $80.00
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $80.00 | +$51.38 | +$26.38 | −$73.62 |
Net = sale price − $3.62 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $80.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $43.00 | −$37.00 | 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 | $80.00 | $43.00 |
| 8 | — | $30.00 |
| 6.5 | — | $4.00 |
| 5 | $19.00 | — |
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Grading Cyndaquil — FAQ
Is Cyndaquil worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cyndaquil sells for $80.00 against $3.62 raw: a $76.38 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Cyndaquil worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cyndaquil (Mysterious Treasures 79/123) sells for about $80.00 versus $3.62 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cyndaquil?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $80.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $43.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cyndaquil 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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