Is Dugtrio worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dugtrio sells for $152 against $28.93 raw: a $123 spread, 5.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($67.67) 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)
- $28.93
- PSA 10
- $152
- PSA 9
- $67.67
- Gem premium
- 5.2×
- 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 | $152 | +$97.79 | +$72.79 | −$27.21 |
| PSA 9 | $67.67 | +$13.74 | −$11.26 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $31.91 | −$22.02 | −$47.02 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $28.93 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% | $88.68 | +$9.75 |
| 50% | $110 | +$30.76 |
| 75% | $131 | +$51.78 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $1,555 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $395 | −$1,160 | 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 | SGC | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,555 | $395 | — | $175 |
| 9.5 | — | $81.46 | — | — |
| 9 | $94.37 | $55.00 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $36.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $38.98 | — | $5.00 | — |
| 6 | $180 | — | — | — |
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Grading Dugtrio — FAQ
Is Dugtrio worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dugtrio sells for $152 against $28.93 raw: a $123 spread, 5.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($67.67) 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 Dugtrio worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dugtrio (Skyridge 52/144) sells for about $152 versus $28.93 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.2× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dugtrio?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,555, ahead of CGC 10 at $395. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dugtrio 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 Dugtrio break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dugtrio breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $67.67).
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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