Is Misdreavus worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 166× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Misdreavus sells for $153 against $0.92 raw: a $152 spread, 166× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.50) 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)
- $0.92
- PSA 10
- $153
- PSA 9
- $9.50
- Gem premium
- 166×
- 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 | $153 | +$127 | +$102 | +$1.58 |
| PSA 9 | $9.50 | −$16.42 | −$41.42 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $39.99 | +$14.07 | −$10.93 | −$111 |
Net = sale price − $0.92 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% | $45.25 | −$5.67 |
| 50% | $81.00 | +$30.08 |
| 75% | $117 | +$65.83 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 29%. 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 | $2,446 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $128 | −$2,317 | 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 | $2,446 | $128 |
| 9.5 | — | $31.15 |
| 9 | $119 | $49.99 |
| 8.5 | — | $14.01 |
| 8 | $49.87 | — |
| 7 | $12.50 | — |
| 5 | $15.99 | — |
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Grading Misdreavus — FAQ
Is Misdreavus worth grading?
A PSA 10 Misdreavus sells for $153 against $0.92 raw: a $152 spread, 166× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.50) 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 Misdreavus worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Misdreavus (Legend Maker 40/92) sells for about $153 versus $0.92 for a raw near-mint copy — a 166× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Misdreavus?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,446, ahead of CGC 10 at $128. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Misdreavus 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 Misdreavus break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Misdreavus breaks even when it gems about 29% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $9.50).
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