Is Pidgeot worth grading?
Pokémon · FireRed & LeafGreen · 10/112 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pidgeot sells for $1,506 against $17.26 raw: a $1,489 spread, 87× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($200) 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)
- $17.26
- PSA 10
- $1,506
- PSA 9
- $200
- Gem premium
- 87×
- As of
- Sep 25, 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 | $1,506 | +$1,464 | +$1,439 | +$1,339 |
| PSA 9 | $200 | +$157 | +$132 | +$32.32 |
| PSA 8 | $34.60 | −$7.66 | −$32.66 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $17.26 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% | $526 | +$459 |
| 50% | $853 | +$786 |
| 75% | $1,179 | +$1,112 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $1,506 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $477 | −$1,029 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $146 | −$1,360 | 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 Pidgeot — FAQ
Is Pidgeot worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pidgeot sells for $1,506 against $17.26 raw: a $1,489 spread, 87× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($200) 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 Pidgeot worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pidgeot (FireRed & LeafGreen 10/112) sells for about $1,506 versus $17.26 for a raw near-mint copy — a 87× premium as of Sep 25, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pidgeot?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,506, ahead of TAG 10 at $477. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pidgeot 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.
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