Is Taillow worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Taillow sells for $109 against $0.57 raw: a $109 spread, 191× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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)
- $0.57
- PSA 10
- $109
- PSA 9
- $29.99
- Gem premium
- 191×
- 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 | $109 | +$83.57 | +$58.57 | −$41.43 |
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | +$4.42 | −$20.58 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $32.81 | +$7.24 | −$17.76 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $0.57 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% | $49.78 | −$0.79 |
| 50% | $69.56 | +$19.00 |
| 75% | $89.35 | +$38.78 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 26%. 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 | $109 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.99 | −$49.15 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $109 | $59.99 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $7.00 | — |
| 9 | $71.53 | $32.94 | — |
| 8 | $32.81 | $24.99 | — |
| 7 | $26.91 | — | $8.27 |
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Grading Taillow — FAQ
Is Taillow worth grading?
A PSA 10 Taillow sells for $109 against $0.57 raw: a $109 spread, 191× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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 Taillow worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Taillow (Dragon 76/97) sells for about $109 versus $0.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 191× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Taillow?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $109, ahead of CGC 10 at $59.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Taillow 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 Taillow break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Taillow breaks even when it gems about 26% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.99).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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