Is Blastoise δ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Blastoise δ sells for $5,996 against $259 raw: a $5,737 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($667) 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)
- $259
- PSA 10
- $5,996
- PSA 9
- $667
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $5,996 | +$5,712 | +$5,687 | +$5,587 |
| PSA 9 | $667 | +$383 | +$358 | +$258 |
| PSA 8 | $345 | +$60.75 | +$35.75 | −$64.25 |
Net = sale price − $259 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% | $1,999 | +$1,690 |
| 50% | $3,332 | +$3,022 |
| 75% | $4,664 | +$4,355 |
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 | $18,832 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,086 | −$17,746 | 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 | BGS | SGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $18,832 | $377 | — | — | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $197 | $800 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $1,174 | $129 | $192 | — | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $150 | $146 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $765 | $215 | $300 | — | $155 | $735 |
| 7.5 | — | $62.15 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $557 | $78.54 | — | — | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $80.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | $183 | $77.00 | — | — | $179 | — |
| 5.5 | — | $43.89 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $160 | $84.76 | $96.00 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $193 | — | — | $15.00 | — | — |
| 3 | $98.33 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 | — | $32.98 | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | $37.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.5 | $150 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | $204 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Blastoise δ — FAQ
Is Blastoise δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Blastoise δ sells for $5,996 against $259 raw: a $5,737 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($667) 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 Blastoise δ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Blastoise δ (Crystal Guardians 2/100) sells for about $5,996 versus $259 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Blastoise δ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $18,832, ahead of CGC 10 at $1,086. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Blastoise 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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