Is Nidoqueen worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Nidoqueen brings $81.34 versus $29.45 raw — a $51.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($33.40) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $29.45
- PSA 10
- $81.34
- PSA 9
- $33.40
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $81.34 | +$26.89 | +$1.89 | −$98.11 |
| PSA 9 | $33.40 | −$21.05 | −$46.05 | −$146 |
| PSA 8 | $15.01 | −$39.44 | −$64.44 | −$164 |
Net = sale price − $29.45 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% | $45.38 | −$34.06 |
| 50% | $57.37 | −$22.08 |
| 75% | $69.36 | −$10.09 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 96%. 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 | $1,171 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $277 | −$894 | 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 | $1,171 | $277 |
| 9.5 | — | $74.67 |
| 9 | $182 | $90.02 |
| 8 | $73.37 | — |
| 7 | $30.00 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $29.00 |
| 3 | $34.00 | — |
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Grading Nidoqueen — FAQ
Is Nidoqueen worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nidoqueen brings $81.34 versus $29.45 raw — a $51.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($33.40) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Nidoqueen worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nidoqueen (Skyridge 22/144) sells for about $81.34 versus $29.45 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nidoqueen?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,171, ahead of CGC 10 at $277. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nidoqueen 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 Nidoqueen break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Nidoqueen breaks even when it gems about 96% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.40).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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