Is Elekid δ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Elekid δ sells for $375 against $1.16 raw: a $374 spread, 323× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.14) 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)
- $1.16
- PSA 10
- $375
- PSA 9
- $34.14
- Gem premium
- 323×
- 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 | $375 | +$349 | +$324 | +$224 |
| PSA 9 | $34.14 | +$7.98 | −$17.02 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $38.63 | +$12.47 | −$12.53 | −$113 |
Net = sale price − $1.16 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% | $119 | +$68.12 |
| 50% | $204 | +$153 |
| 75% | $290 | +$238 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $375 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.12 | −$347 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $18.96 | −$356 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $375 | $28.12 | $18.96 |
| 9.5 | — | $23.32 | — |
| 9 | $34.14 | $28.80 | $11.95 |
| 8.5 | — | $14.00 | $23.20 |
| 8 | $38.63 | $12.98 | $15.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $12.00 | — |
| 7 | $45.00 | $7.00 | — |
| 6 | $40.00 | — | — |
| 3 | $5.99 | — | — |
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Grading Elekid δ — FAQ
Is Elekid δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Elekid δ sells for $375 against $1.16 raw: a $374 spread, 323× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.14) 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 Elekid δ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Elekid δ (Dragon Frontiers 48/101) sells for about $375 versus $1.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 323× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Elekid δ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $375, ahead of CGC 10 at $28.12. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Elekid 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 Elekid δ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Elekid δ breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.14).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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