Is Poochyena worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Poochyena sells for $71.44 against $1.02 raw: a $70.42 spread, 70× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.99) 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)
- $1.02
- PSA 10
- $71.44
- PSA 9
- $59.99
- Gem premium
- 70×
- 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 | $71.44 | +$45.42 | +$20.42 | −$79.58 |
| PSA 9 | $59.99 | +$33.97 | +$8.97 | −$91.03 |
| PSA 8 | $9.00 | −$17.02 | −$42.02 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.02 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% | $62.85 | +$11.83 |
| 50% | $65.72 | +$14.70 |
| 75% | $68.58 | +$17.56 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $74.64 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $71.44 | −$3.20 | 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 | $71.44 | $74.64 |
| 9.5 | — | $18.95 |
| 9 | $67.37 | $14.47 |
| 8.5 | — | $11.00 |
| 8 | $9.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $30.00 |
| 7 | — | $6.00 |
| 6 | — | $19.00 |
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Grading Poochyena — FAQ
Is Poochyena worth grading?
A PSA 10 Poochyena sells for $71.44 against $1.02 raw: a $70.42 spread, 70× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.99) 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 Poochyena worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Poochyena (Ruby & Sapphire 65/109) sells for about $71.44 versus $1.02 for a raw near-mint copy — a 70× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Poochyena?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $74.64, ahead of PSA 10 at $71.44. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Poochyena need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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?
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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