Is Misty's Goldeen worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Misty's Goldeen sells for $49.85 against $2.64 raw: a $47.21 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.67) 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)
- $2.64
- PSA 10
- $49.85
- PSA 9
- $32.67
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $49.85 | +$22.21 | −$2.79 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $32.67 | +$5.03 | −$19.97 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $18.36 | −$9.28 | −$34.28 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $2.64 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% | $36.97 | −$15.67 |
| 50% | $41.26 | −$11.38 |
| 75% | $45.56 | −$7.08 |
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 | $50.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$15.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $50.00 | $35.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $16.96 |
| 9 | $13.49 | $6.04 |
| 8.5 | — | $9.50 |
| 8 | $18.36 | $7.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $7.49 |
| 7 | $10.00 | — |
| 6 | $16.00 | — |
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Grading Misty's Goldeen — FAQ
Is Misty's Goldeen worth grading?
A PSA 10 Misty's Goldeen sells for $49.85 against $2.64 raw: a $47.21 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.67) 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 Goldeen worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Misty's Goldeen (Gym Heroes 85/132) sells for about $49.85 versus $2.64 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Misty's Goldeen?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $50.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $35.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Misty's Goldeen 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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