Is Misty's Duel worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Misty's Duel sells for $135 against $5.68 raw: a $130 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.91) 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)
- $5.68
- PSA 10
- $135
- PSA 9
- $59.91
- Gem premium
- 24×
- As of
- Aug 19, 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 | $135 | +$105 | +$79.71 | −$20.29 |
| PSA 9 | $59.91 | +$29.23 | +$4.23 | −$95.77 |
| PSA 8 | $14.16 | −$16.52 | −$41.52 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $5.68 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% | $78.78 | +$23.10 |
| 50% | $97.65 | +$41.97 |
| 75% | $117 | +$60.84 |
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 | $135 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $93.77 | −$41.62 | 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 | $135 | $93.77 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $26.00 | — |
| 9 | $27.77 | $7.00 | $31.00 | $47.08 |
| 8.5 | — | $27.52 | — | — |
| 8 | $27.02 | $6.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $29.00 | $6.50 | — | — |
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Grading Misty's Duel — FAQ
Is Misty's Duel worth grading?
A PSA 10 Misty's Duel sells for $135 against $5.68 raw: a $130 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.91) 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 Misty's Duel worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Misty's Duel (Gym Heroes 123/132) sells for about $135 versus $5.68 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Aug 19, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Misty's Duel?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $135, ahead of CGC 10 at $93.77. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Misty's Duel 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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