Is Trapinch δ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Trapinch δ sells for $60.20 against $0.41 raw: a $59.79 spread, 147× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.36) 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)
- $0.41
- PSA 10
- $60.20
- PSA 9
- $60.36
- Gem premium
- 147×
- 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 | $60.20 | +$34.79 | +$9.79 | −$90.21 |
| PSA 9 | $60.36 | +$34.95 | +$9.95 | −$90.05 |
| PSA 8 | $55.03 | +$29.62 | +$4.62 | −$95.38 |
Net = sale price − $0.41 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% | $60.32 | +$9.91 |
| 50% | $60.28 | +$9.87 |
| 75% | $60.24 | +$9.83 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $1,079 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.04 | −$1,048 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,079 | $31.04 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $11.00 | — |
| 9 | $44.96 | $28.94 | — |
| 8 | $55.03 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | — | $10.99 |
| 5 | $19.99 | — | — |
| 4 | $10.00 | — | — |
| 3 | $8.51 | — | — |
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Grading Trapinch δ — FAQ
Is Trapinch δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Trapinch δ sells for $60.20 against $0.41 raw: a $59.79 spread, 147× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.36) 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 Trapinch δ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Trapinch δ (Dragon Frontiers 68/101) sells for about $60.20 versus $0.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 147× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Trapinch δ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,079, ahead of CGC 10 at $31.04. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Trapinch 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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