Is Aerodactyl worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Aerodactyl sells for $356 against $75.29 raw: a $281 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($144) 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)
- $75.29
- PSA 10
- $356
- PSA 9
- $144
- Gem premium
- 4.7×
- 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 | $356 | +$256 | +$231 | +$131 |
| PSA 9 | $144 | +$43.23 | +$18.23 | −$81.77 |
| PSA 8 | $33.64 | −$66.65 | −$91.65 | −$192 |
Net = sale price − $75.29 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% | $197 | +$71.33 |
| 50% | $250 | +$124 |
| 75% | $303 | +$178 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $356 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $269 | −$86.52 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $299 | $269 | — |
| 9 | $115 | $159 | $101 |
| 8.5 | — | $195 | — |
| 8 | $69.76 | $33.91 | — |
| 7 | $89.56 | $26.00 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $69.99 | — |
| 6 | $28.00 | — | — |
| 5 | $22.00 | — | — |
| 1 | $130 | — | — |
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Grading Aerodactyl — FAQ
Is Aerodactyl worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aerodactyl sells for $356 against $75.29 raw: a $281 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($144) 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 Aerodactyl worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aerodactyl (Skyridge 1/144) sells for about $356 versus $75.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.7× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aerodactyl?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $356, ahead of CGC 10 at $269. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aerodactyl 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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