Is Electabuzz δ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Electabuzz δ sells for $3,565 against $2.03 raw: a $3,563 spread, 1756× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.22) 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)
- $2.03
- PSA 10
- $3,565
- PSA 9
- $38.22
- Gem premium
- 1756×
- 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 | $3,565 | +$3,538 | +$3,513 | +$3,413 |
| PSA 9 | $38.22 | +$11.19 | −$13.81 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $73.51 | +$46.48 | +$21.48 | −$78.52 |
Net = sale price − $2.03 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% | $920 | +$868 |
| 50% | $1,802 | +$1,749 |
| 75% | $2,683 | +$2,631 |
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 | $3,565 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.24 | −$3,541 | 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 | $3,565 | $24.24 |
| 9.5 | — | $28.80 |
| 9 | $40.31 | $49.21 |
| 8.5 | — | $19.46 |
| 8 | $73.51 | $14.00 |
| 7 | $53.67 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $29.99 |
| 6 | $19.99 | — |
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Grading Electabuzz δ — FAQ
Is Electabuzz δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Electabuzz δ sells for $3,565 against $2.03 raw: a $3,563 spread, 1756× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.22) 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 Electabuzz δ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Electabuzz δ (Dragon Frontiers 29/101) sells for about $3,565 versus $2.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1756× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Electabuzz δ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $3,565, ahead of CGC 10 at $24.24. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Electabuzz 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 Electabuzz δ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Electabuzz δ breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $38.22).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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