Is Nincada worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Nincada sells for $180 against $0.66 raw: a $180 spread, 273× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.75) 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)
- $0.66
- PSA 10
- $180
- PSA 9
- $31.75
- Gem premium
- 273×
- 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 | $180 | +$155 | +$130 | +$29.61 |
| PSA 9 | $31.75 | +$6.09 | −$18.91 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $12.38 | −$13.28 | −$38.28 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $0.66 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% | $68.88 | +$18.22 |
| 50% | $106 | +$55.35 |
| 75% | $143 | +$92.48 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $230 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $180 | −$49.72 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $49.19 | −$181 | 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $180 | $49.19 | $230 |
| 9.5 | — | $13.61 | — |
| 9 | $71.53 | $5.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $2.00 | — |
| 8 | $12.38 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $4.00 | — |
| 7 | $11.00 | $5.00 | — |
| 6 | $20.98 | — | — |
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Grading Nincada — FAQ
Is Nincada worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nincada sells for $180 against $0.66 raw: a $180 spread, 273× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.75) 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 Nincada worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nincada (Dragon 67/97) sells for about $180 versus $0.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 273× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nincada?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $230, ahead of PSA 10 at $180. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nincada need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 Nincada break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Nincada breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.75).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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