Is Giovanni's Nidorino worth grading?
Pokémon · Gym Challenge · 45/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Giovanni's Nidorino sells for $268 against $7.55 raw: a $260 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.27) 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)
- $7.55
- PSA 10
- $268
- PSA 9
- $38.27
- Gem premium
- 35×
- 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 | $268 | +$235 | +$210 | +$110 |
| PSA 9 | $38.27 | +$5.72 | −$19.28 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $33.86 | +$1.31 | −$23.69 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $7.55 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% | $95.68 | +$38.13 |
| 50% | $153 | +$95.54 |
| 75% | $211 | +$153 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $268 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.40 | −$240 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $61.01 | $28.40 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $7.00 | $10.00 |
| 9 | $20.97 | $12.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $10.00 | — |
| 8 | $21.22 | — | — |
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Grading Giovanni's Nidorino — FAQ
Is Giovanni's Nidorino worth grading?
A PSA 10 Giovanni's Nidorino sells for $268 against $7.55 raw: a $260 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.27) 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 Nidorino worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Giovanni's Nidorino (Gym Challenge 45/132) sells for about $268 versus $7.55 for a raw near-mint copy — a 35× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Giovanni's Nidorino?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $268, ahead of CGC 10 at $28.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Giovanni's Nidorino 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 Nidorino break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Giovanni's Nidorino breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $38.27).
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