Is Tangela worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tangela sells for $33.91 against $2.04 raw: a $31.87 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($139) 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)
- $2.04
- PSA 10
- $33.91
- PSA 9
- $139
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $33.91 | +$6.87 | −$18.13 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $139 | +$112 | +$86.69 | −$13.31 |
| PSA 8 | $66.07 | +$39.03 | +$14.03 | −$85.97 |
Net = sale price − $2.04 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% | $113 | +$60.48 |
| 50% | $86.32 | +$34.28 |
| 75% | $60.11 | +$8.07 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 83%. 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 | $1,014 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $54.99 | −$959 | 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 | $1,014 | $54.99 |
| 9.5 | — | $31.00 |
| 9 | $59.12 | $25.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $25.00 |
| 8 | $66.07 | — |
| 7 | $47.48 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $14.00 |
| 6 | $81.38 | — |
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Grading Tangela — FAQ
Is Tangela worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tangela sells for $33.91 against $2.04 raw: a $31.87 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($139) 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 Tangela worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tangela (Legend Maker 44/92) sells for about $33.91 versus $2.04 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tangela?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,014, ahead of CGC 10 at $54.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tangela 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 Tangela break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tangela breaks even when it gems about 83% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $139).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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