Is Koga's Pidgey worth grading?
Pokémon · Gym Challenge · 49/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Koga's Pidgey sells for $244 against $6.39 raw: a $238 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.88) 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)
- $6.39
- PSA 10
- $244
- PSA 9
- $39.88
- Gem premium
- 38×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $244 | +$213 | +$188 | +$87.68 |
| PSA 9 | $39.88 | +$8.49 | −$16.51 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $40.96 | +$9.57 | −$15.43 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $6.39 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% | $90.93 | +$34.54 |
| 50% | $142 | +$85.59 |
| 75% | $193 | +$137 |
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 | $244 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.00 | −$227 | 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.
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Grading Koga's Pidgey — FAQ
Is Koga's Pidgey worth grading?
A PSA 10 Koga's Pidgey sells for $244 against $6.39 raw: a $238 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.88) 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 Koga's Pidgey worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Koga's Pidgey (Gym Challenge 49/132) sells for about $244 versus $6.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 38× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Koga's Pidgey?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $244, ahead of CGC 10 at $17.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Koga's Pidgey 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 Koga's Pidgey break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Koga's Pidgey breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.88).
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