Is Delcatty worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Delcatty sells for $292 against $33.66 raw: a $258 spread, 8.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($185) 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)
- $33.66
- PSA 10
- $292
- PSA 9
- $185
- Gem premium
- 8.7×
- 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 | $292 | +$233 | +$208 | +$108 |
| PSA 9 | $185 | +$126 | +$101 | +$1.24 |
| PSA 8 | $40.71 | −$17.95 | −$42.95 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $33.66 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% | $212 | +$128 |
| 50% | $238 | +$155 |
| 75% | $265 | +$181 |
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 | $292 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $194 | −$98.23 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $292 | $131 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $19.47 | — |
| 9 | $83.73 | $49.94 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $39.87 | — |
| 8 | $12.50 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $20.00 | — |
| 7 | $39.89 | $23.99 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $14.99 | — |
| 6 | $30.00 | $15.00 | $9.99 |
| 5 | $5.00 | — | — |
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Grading Delcatty — FAQ
Is Delcatty worth grading?
A PSA 10 Delcatty sells for $292 against $33.66 raw: a $258 spread, 8.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($185) 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 Delcatty worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Delcatty (Ruby & Sapphire 5/109) sells for about $292 versus $33.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.7× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Delcatty?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $292, ahead of CGC 10 at $194. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Delcatty 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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