Is Misty's Shellder worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Misty's Shellder sells for $129 against $3.15 raw: a $126 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.51) 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)
- $3.15
- PSA 10
- $129
- PSA 9
- $29.51
- Gem premium
- 41×
- 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 | $129 | +$101 | +$76.06 | −$23.94 |
| PSA 9 | $29.51 | +$1.36 | −$23.64 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $19.92 | −$8.23 | −$33.23 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $3.15 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% | $54.44 | +$1.29 |
| 50% | $79.36 | +$26.21 |
| 75% | $104 | +$51.13 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 | $129 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $39.70 | −$89.51 | 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 | $50.07 | $9.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $9.50 |
| 9 | $31.05 | $14.70 |
| 8.5 | — | $6.00 |
| 8 | $10.00 | $14.99 |
| 7.5 | — | $1.00 |
| 7 | $20.99 | — |
| 6 | $5.00 | — |
| 5 | $8.51 | — |
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Grading Misty's Shellder — FAQ
Is Misty's Shellder worth grading?
A PSA 10 Misty's Shellder sells for $129 against $3.15 raw: a $126 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.51) 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 Shellder worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Misty's Shellder (Gym Heroes 89/132) sells for about $129 versus $3.15 for a raw near-mint copy — a 41× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Misty's Shellder?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $129, ahead of CGC 10 at $39.70. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Misty's Shellder 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 Shellder break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Misty's Shellder breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.51).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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