Is Misty's Psyduck worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Misty's Psyduck sells for $230 against $29.85 raw: a $200 spread, 7.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($55.87) 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)
- $29.85
- PSA 10
- $230
- PSA 9
- $55.87
- Gem premium
- 7.7×
- As of
- Aug 18, 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 | $230 | +$175 | +$150 | +$49.86 |
| PSA 9 | $55.87 | +$1.02 | −$23.98 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $13.22 | −$41.63 | −$66.63 | −$167 |
Net = sale price − $29.85 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% | $99.33 | +$19.48 |
| 50% | $143 | +$62.94 |
| 75% | $186 | +$106 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $733 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $55.20 | −$678 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $300 | $32.09 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $82.31 | — |
| 9 | $184 | $124 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $134 | — |
| 8 | $39.57 | — | $10.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $102 | — |
| 7 | $95.00 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $6.75 | — |
| 6 | $80.00 | — | — |
| 5 | $66.00 | — | — |
| 4.5 | — | $10.50 | — |
| 4 | $104 | — | — |
| 3 | $84.80 | — | — |
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Grading Misty's Psyduck — FAQ
Is Misty's Psyduck worth grading?
A PSA 10 Misty's Psyduck sells for $230 against $29.85 raw: a $200 spread, 7.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($55.87) 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 Psyduck worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Misty's Psyduck (Gym Heroes 54/132) sells for about $230 versus $29.85 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.7× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Misty's Psyduck?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $733, ahead of CGC 10 at $55.20. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Misty's Psyduck 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 Misty's Psyduck break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Misty's Psyduck breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $55.87).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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