Is Rayquaza δ worth grading?
Pokémon · Delta Species · 13/113 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Rayquaza δ sells for $9,591 against $285 raw: a $9,306 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,917) 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)
- $285
- PSA 10
- $9,591
- PSA 9
- $1,917
- Gem premium
- 34×
- As of
- Oct 1, 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 | $9,591 | +$9,281 | +$9,256 | +$9,156 |
| PSA 9 | $1,917 | +$1,607 | +$1,582 | +$1,482 |
| PSA 8 | $741 | +$431 | +$406 | +$306 |
Net = sale price − $285 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% | $3,836 | +$3,501 |
| 50% | $5,754 | +$5,419 |
| 75% | $7,673 | +$7,338 |
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 | $9,591 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,857 | −$7,734 | 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.
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Grading Rayquaza δ — FAQ
Is Rayquaza δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rayquaza δ sells for $9,591 against $285 raw: a $9,306 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,917) 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 Rayquaza δ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rayquaza δ (Delta Species 13/113) sells for about $9,591 versus $285 for a raw near-mint copy — a 34× premium as of Oct 1, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rayquaza δ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $9,591, ahead of CGC 10 at $1,857. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rayquaza δ 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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