Is Doduo worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Doduo sells for $129 against $5.75 raw: a $123 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.90) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.75
- PSA 10
- $129
- PSA 9
- $33.90
- 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 | $129 | +$98.36 | +$73.36 | −$26.64 |
| PSA 9 | $33.90 | +$3.15 | −$21.85 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $12.00 | −$18.75 | −$43.75 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $5.75 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% | $57.70 | +$1.95 |
| 50% | $81.51 | +$25.76 |
| 75% | $105 | +$49.56 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 23%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $395 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $120 | −$275 | 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 | $395 | $120 |
| 9.5 | — | $16.99 |
| 9 | $33.90 | $35.00 |
| 8 | $51.58 | $59.87 |
| 2 | $29.00 | — |
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Grading Doduo — FAQ
Is Doduo worth grading?
A PSA 10 Doduo sells for $129 against $5.75 raw: a $123 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.90) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Doduo worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Doduo (Aquapolis 73/147) sells for about $129 versus $5.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Doduo?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $395, ahead of CGC 10 at $120. 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.
What gem rate makes grading Doduo break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Doduo breaks even when it gems about 23% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.90).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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