Is Shellder δ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shellder δ sells for $156 against $0.81 raw: a $155 spread, 192× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.68) 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)
- $0.81
- PSA 10
- $156
- PSA 9
- $44.68
- Gem premium
- 192×
- 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 | $156 | +$130 | +$105 | +$4.98 |
| PSA 9 | $44.68 | +$18.87 | −$6.13 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $29.99 | +$4.18 | −$20.82 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $0.81 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% | $72.46 | +$21.65 |
| 50% | $100 | +$49.42 |
| 75% | $128 | +$77.20 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $179 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $156 | −$23.19 | 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.
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Grading Shellder δ — FAQ
Is Shellder δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shellder δ sells for $156 against $0.81 raw: a $155 spread, 192× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.68) 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 Shellder δ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shellder δ (Dragon Frontiers 63/101) sells for about $156 versus $0.81 for a raw near-mint copy — a 192× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shellder δ?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $179, ahead of PSA 10 at $156. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shellder δ need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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 Shellder δ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Shellder δ breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.68).
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