Is Dugtrio worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dugtrio sells for $1,000 against $5.40 raw: a $995 spread, 185× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($75.66) 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)
- $5.40
- PSA 10
- $1,000
- PSA 9
- $75.66
- Gem premium
- 185×
- 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 | $1,000 | +$970 | +$945 | +$845 |
| PSA 9 | $75.66 | +$45.26 | +$20.26 | −$79.74 |
| PSA 8 | $29.90 | −$0.50 | −$25.50 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $5.40 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% | $307 | +$251 |
| 50% | $538 | +$483 |
| 75% | $769 | +$714 |
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 | $1,000 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $93.48 | −$907 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,000 | $93.48 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $64.78 | $26.00 |
| 9 | $148 | $69.28 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $29.90 | — |
| 8 | $34.71 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $11.00 | — |
| 7 | $10.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $30.00 | — | — |
| 4.5 | — | $9.00 | — |
| 3 | $26.25 | — | — |
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Grading Dugtrio — FAQ
Is Dugtrio worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dugtrio sells for $1,000 against $5.40 raw: a $995 spread, 185× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($75.66) 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 Dugtrio worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dugtrio (Crystal Guardians 5/100) sells for about $1,000 versus $5.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 185× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dugtrio?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,000, ahead of CGC 10 at $93.48. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dugtrio 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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