Is Gligar δ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gligar δ sells for $365 against $2.29 raw: a $363 spread, 159× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.85) 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)
- $2.29
- PSA 10
- $365
- PSA 9
- $49.85
- Gem premium
- 159×
- 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 | $365 | +$338 | +$313 | +$213 |
| PSA 9 | $49.85 | +$22.56 | −$2.44 | −$102 |
| PSA 8 | $25.10 | −$2.19 | −$27.19 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $2.29 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% | $129 | +$76.35 |
| 50% | $207 | +$155 |
| 75% | $286 | +$234 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $1,740 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $70.29 | −$1,670 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,740 | $70.29 | — | — |
| 9 | $49.85 | $47.21 | $56.00 | $45.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $25.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $25.10 | $250 | — | $15.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $11.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $39.99 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $6.98 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $45.99 | — | — | — |
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Grading Gligar δ — FAQ
Is Gligar δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gligar δ sells for $365 against $2.29 raw: a $363 spread, 159× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.85) 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 Gligar δ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gligar δ (Dragon Frontiers 16/101) sells for about $365 versus $2.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 159× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gligar δ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,740, ahead of CGC 10 at $70.29. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gligar 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 Gligar δ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gligar δ breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.85).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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