Is Misdreavus worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 34× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Misdreavus sells for $115 against $3.42 raw: a $112 spread, 34× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.31) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.42
- PSA 10
- $115
- PSA 9
- $26.31
- Gem premium
- 34×
- 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 | $115 | +$86.66 | +$61.66 | −$38.34 |
| PSA 9 | $26.31 | −$2.11 | −$27.11 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $14.01 | −$14.41 | −$39.41 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $3.42 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% | $48.50 | −$4.92 |
| 50% | $70.69 | +$17.27 |
| 75% | $92.89 | +$39.47 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 31%. 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 | $1,522 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $171 | −$1,351 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,522 | $171 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $11.38 | — | — |
| 9 | $276 | $9.37 | $86.00 | $109 |
| 8.5 | — | $84.83 | — | — |
| 8 | $182 | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $16.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $24.46 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $20.45 | — | — | — |
| 3 | $30.00 | — | — | — |
| 2 | $18.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Misdreavus — FAQ
Is Misdreavus worth grading?
A PSA 10 Misdreavus sells for $115 against $3.42 raw: a $112 spread, 34× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.31) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Misdreavus worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Misdreavus (Team Rocket Returns 25/109) sells for about $115 versus $3.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 34× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Misdreavus?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,522, ahead of CGC 10 at $171. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Misdreavus 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 Misdreavus break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Misdreavus breaks even when it gems about 31% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.31).
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