Is Dodrio worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dodrio brings $35.00 versus $1.40 raw — a $33.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.40
- PSA 10
- $35.00
- PSA 9
- $9.98
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $35.00 | +$8.60 | −$16.40 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $9.98 | −$16.42 | −$41.42 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $8.01 | −$18.39 | −$43.39 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.40 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% | $16.23 | −$35.16 |
| 50% | $22.49 | −$28.91 |
| 75% | $28.75 | −$22.65 |
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 | $997 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $105 | −$892 | 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 | $997 | $105 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $59.90 | — |
| 9 | $39.59 | $26.00 | $20.23 |
| 8 | $8.01 | — | — |
| 5 | $42.00 | — | — |
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Grading Dodrio — FAQ
Is Dodrio worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dodrio brings $35.00 versus $1.40 raw — a $33.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Dodrio worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dodrio (FireRed & LeafGreen 21/112) sells for about $35.00 versus $1.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dodrio?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $997, ahead of CGC 10 at $105. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dodrio 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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