Is Shedinja worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shedinja sells for $248 against $63.28 raw: a $185 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($101) 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)
- $63.28
- PSA 10
- $248
- PSA 9
- $101
- Gem premium
- 3.9×
- 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 | $248 | +$160 | +$135 | +$34.86 |
| PSA 9 | $101 | +$12.62 | −$12.38 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $58.82 | −$29.46 | −$54.46 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $63.28 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% | $138 | +$24.43 |
| 50% | $175 | +$61.24 |
| 75% | $211 | +$98.05 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $248 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $173 | −$74.77 | 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 | $248 | $101 |
| 9.5 | — | $99.56 |
| 9 | $39.86 | $40.27 |
| 8.5 | — | $31.99 |
| 8 | $21.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $32.00 |
| 7 | $34.99 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $11.00 |
| 6 | $33.83 | — |
| 5 | $23.00 | — |
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Grading Shedinja — FAQ
Is Shedinja worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shedinja sells for $248 against $63.28 raw: a $185 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($101) 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 Shedinja worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shedinja (Dragon 11/97) sells for about $248 versus $63.28 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shedinja?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $248, ahead of CGC 10 at $173. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shedinja 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 Shedinja break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Shedinja breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $101).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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