Is Pupitar δ worth grading?
Pokémon · Delta Species · 51/113 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pupitar δ sells for $109 against $2.56 raw: a $106 spread, 42× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($103) 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)
- $2.56
- PSA 10
- $109
- PSA 9
- $103
- Gem premium
- 42×
- 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 | $109 | +$80.94 | +$55.94 | −$44.06 |
| PSA 9 | $103 | +$75.02 | +$50.02 | −$49.98 |
| PSA 8 | $73.69 | +$46.13 | +$21.13 | −$78.87 |
Net = sale price − $2.56 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% | $104 | +$51.50 |
| 50% | $106 | +$52.98 |
| 75% | $107 | +$54.46 |
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 | $1,253 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $173 | −$1,080 | 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 Pupitar δ — FAQ
Is Pupitar δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pupitar δ sells for $109 against $2.56 raw: a $106 spread, 42× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($103) 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 Pupitar δ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pupitar δ (Delta Species 51/113) sells for about $109 versus $2.56 for a raw near-mint copy — a 42× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pupitar δ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,253, ahead of CGC 10 at $173. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pupitar 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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