Is Blaine's Dodrio worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Blaine's Dodrio sells for $194 against $5.28 raw: a $189 spread, 37× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.93) 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)
- $5.28
- PSA 10
- $194
- PSA 9
- $34.93
- Gem premium
- 37×
- 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 | $194 | +$164 | +$139 | +$38.82 |
| PSA 9 | $34.93 | +$4.65 | −$20.35 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $19.29 | −$10.99 | −$35.99 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $5.28 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% | $74.72 | +$19.44 |
| 50% | $115 | +$59.23 |
| 75% | $154 | +$99.03 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $194 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.71 | −$169 | 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 | $194 | $16.74 |
| 9.5 | — | $26.09 |
| 9 | $34.93 | $21.71 |
| 8.5 | — | $6.00 |
| 8 | $31.80 | — |
| 7 | $20.18 | — |
| 6 | $26.21 | — |
| 5.5 | — | $9.00 |
| 5 | $10.00 | — |
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Grading Blaine's Dodrio — FAQ
Is Blaine's Dodrio worth grading?
A PSA 10 Blaine's Dodrio sells for $194 against $5.28 raw: a $189 spread, 37× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.93) 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 Blaine's Dodrio worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Blaine's Dodrio (Gym Challenge 32/132) sells for about $194 versus $5.28 for a raw near-mint copy — a 37× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Blaine's Dodrio?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $194, ahead of CGC 10 at $24.71. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Blaine's Dodrio 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 Blaine's Dodrio break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Blaine's Dodrio breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.93).
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