Is Brock's Dugtrio worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Brock's Dugtrio sells for $157 against $20.63 raw: a $136 spread, 7.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.94) 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)
- $20.63
- PSA 10
- $157
- PSA 9
- $45.94
- Gem premium
- 7.6×
- 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 | $157 | +$111 | +$86.09 | −$13.91 |
| PSA 9 | $45.94 | +$0.31 | −$24.69 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $28.86 | −$16.77 | −$41.77 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $20.63 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% | $73.63 | +$3.00 |
| 50% | $101 | +$30.70 |
| 75% | $129 | +$58.39 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $157 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $74.83 | −$81.89 | 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 | $38.59 | $40.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $16.80 |
| 9 | $24.44 | $30.53 |
| 8.5 | — | $12.99 |
| 8 | $8.40 | $10.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $7.04 |
| 7 | $31.27 | — |
| 6 | $7.00 | — |
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Grading Brock's Dugtrio — FAQ
Is Brock's Dugtrio worth grading?
A PSA 10 Brock's Dugtrio sells for $157 against $20.63 raw: a $136 spread, 7.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.94) 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 Brock's Dugtrio worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Brock's Dugtrio (Gym Challenge 22/132) sells for about $157 versus $20.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Brock's Dugtrio?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $157, ahead of CGC 10 at $74.83. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Brock's Dugtrio 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 Brock's Dugtrio break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Brock's Dugtrio breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.94).
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