Is Giovanni's Nidorina worth grading?
Pokémon · Gym Challenge · 44/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Giovanni's Nidorina sells for $58.90 against $5.14 raw: a $53.76 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.49) 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)
- $5.14
- PSA 10
- $58.90
- PSA 9
- $35.49
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $58.90 | +$28.76 | +$3.76 | −$96.24 |
| PSA 9 | $35.49 | +$5.35 | −$19.65 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $27.09 | −$3.05 | −$28.05 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $5.14 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% | $41.34 | −$13.80 |
| 50% | $47.20 | −$7.95 |
| 75% | $53.05 | −$2.09 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 84%. 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 | $170 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.31 | −$151 | 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 | BGS | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $170 | $14.75 | — | — |
| 9 | $19.98 | $6.00 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $25.00 | $15.00 | — |
| 8 | $17.00 | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $5.00 | — | $7.50 |
| 6 | $5.00 | $4.25 | — | — |
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Grading Giovanni's Nidorina — FAQ
Is Giovanni's Nidorina worth grading?
A PSA 10 Giovanni's Nidorina sells for $58.90 against $5.14 raw: a $53.76 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.49) 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 Giovanni's Nidorina worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Giovanni's Nidorina (Gym Challenge 44/132) sells for about $58.90 versus $5.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Giovanni's Nidorina?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $170, ahead of CGC 10 at $19.31. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Giovanni's Nidorina 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 Giovanni's Nidorina break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Giovanni's Nidorina breaks even when it gems about 84% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.49).
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