Is Goldeen worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Goldeen brings $38.55 versus $0.51 raw — a $38.04 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.51
- PSA 10
- $38.55
- PSA 9
- $14.00
- Gem premium
- 76×
- 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 | $38.55 | +$13.04 | −$11.96 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $14.00 | −$11.51 | −$36.51 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $44.78 | +$19.27 | −$5.73 | −$106 |
Net = sale price − $0.51 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% | $20.14 | −$30.37 |
| 50% | $26.27 | −$24.24 |
| 75% | $32.41 | −$18.10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $177 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $90.00 | −$87.22 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $4.00 | −$173 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $90.00 | $177 | $4.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $55.95 | — |
| 9 | $65.00 | $39.88 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $18.00 | — |
| 8 | $44.78 | — | — |
| 7 | $54.43 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $4.00 | — |
| 5 | — | $25.00 | — |
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Grading Goldeen — FAQ
Is Goldeen worth grading?
A PSA 10 Goldeen brings $38.55 versus $0.51 raw — a $38.04 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Goldeen worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Goldeen (Deoxys 61/107) sells for about $38.55 versus $0.51 for a raw near-mint copy — a 76× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Goldeen?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $177, ahead of PSA 10 at $90.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Goldeen need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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