Is Fearow δ worth grading?
Pokémon · Crystal Guardians · 18/100 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Fearow δ sells for $19,999 against $2.85 raw: a $19,996 spread, 7017× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.18) 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)
- $2.85
- PSA 10
- $19,999
- PSA 9
- $30.18
- Gem premium
- 7017×
- 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 | $19,999 | +$19,971 | +$19,946 | +$19,846 |
| PSA 9 | $30.18 | +$2.33 | −$22.67 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $20.02 | −$7.83 | −$32.83 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $2.85 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% | $5,022 | +$4,970 |
| 50% | $10,015 | +$9,962 |
| 75% | $15,007 | +$14,954 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $19,999 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $250 | −$19,749 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $4,999 | $250 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $29.92 | — |
| 9 | $92.81 | $59.99 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $50.93 | — |
| 8 | $36.33 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $14.97 | — |
| 7 | $32.67 | $30.00 | $24.91 |
| 6 | $29.00 | — | $16.00 |
| 4 | $10.00 | — | — |
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Grading Fearow δ — FAQ
Is Fearow δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Fearow δ sells for $19,999 against $2.85 raw: a $19,996 spread, 7017× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.18) 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 Fearow δ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Fearow δ (Crystal Guardians 18/100) sells for about $19,999 versus $2.85 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7017× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Fearow δ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $19,999, ahead of CGC 10 at $250. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Fearow 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 Fearow δ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Fearow δ breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.18).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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