Is Delibird worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Delibird brings $53.99 versus $22.34 raw — a $31.65 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $22.34
- PSA 10
- $53.99
- PSA 9
- $22.50
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $53.99 | +$6.65 | −$18.35 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $22.50 | −$24.84 | −$49.84 | −$150 |
| PSA 8 | $37.26 | −$10.08 | −$35.08 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $22.34 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% | $30.37 | −$41.97 |
| 50% | $38.25 | −$34.09 |
| 75% | $46.12 | −$26.22 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $382 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $168 | −$214 | 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 | BGS | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $382 | $168 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $9.27 | — | $9.00 |
| 9 | $140 | $159 | $27.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $12.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $37.26 | $60.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $48.62 | $52.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $81.85 | — | — | — |
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Grading Delibird — FAQ
Is Delibird worth grading?
A PSA 10 Delibird brings $53.99 versus $22.34 raw — a $31.65 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Delibird worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Delibird (Skyridge 49/144) sells for about $53.99 versus $22.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Delibird?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $382, ahead of CGC 10 at $168. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Delibird 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.
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