Is Bagon δ worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 311× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Bagon δ sells for $174 against $0.56 raw: a $174 spread, 311× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($8.27) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.56
- PSA 10
- $174
- PSA 9
- $8.27
- Gem premium
- 311×
- 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 | $174 | +$149 | +$124 | +$23.70 |
| PSA 9 | $8.27 | −$17.29 | −$42.29 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $84.72 | +$59.16 | +$34.16 | −$65.84 |
Net = sale price − $0.56 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% | $49.77 | −$0.79 |
| 50% | $91.27 | +$40.70 |
| 75% | $133 | +$82.20 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. 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 | $962 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $193 | −$768 | 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 Bagon δ — FAQ
Is Bagon δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bagon δ sells for $174 against $0.56 raw: a $174 spread, 311× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($8.27) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Bagon δ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bagon δ (Delta Species 57/113) sells for about $174 versus $0.56 for a raw near-mint copy — a 311× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bagon δ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $962, ahead of CGC 10 at $193. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bagon 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.
What gem rate makes grading Bagon δ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bagon δ breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $8.27).
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