Is Blaine's Doduo worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Blaine's Doduo sells for $159 against $2.09 raw: a $157 spread, 76× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.73) 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)
- $2.09
- PSA 10
- $159
- PSA 9
- $28.73
- Gem premium
- 76×
- 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 | $159 | +$132 | +$107 | +$7.21 |
| PSA 9 | $28.73 | +$1.64 | −$23.36 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $22.51 | −$4.58 | −$29.58 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $2.09 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% | $61.37 | +$9.28 |
| 50% | $94.02 | +$41.92 |
| 75% | $127 | +$74.57 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $159 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $37.50 | −$122 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $69.79 | $33.50 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $22.99 | — |
| 9 | $17.96 | $17.96 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $17.00 | — |
| 8 | $4.00 | $6.00 | — |
| 7 | $16.06 | — | — |
| 6 | $8.00 | — | — |
| 5 | $6.00 | $9.00 | — |
| 1 | — | — | $20.03 |
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Grading Blaine's Doduo — FAQ
Is Blaine's Doduo worth grading?
A PSA 10 Blaine's Doduo sells for $159 against $2.09 raw: a $157 spread, 76× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.73) 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 Doduo worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Blaine's Doduo (Gym Challenge 61/132) sells for about $159 versus $2.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 76× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Blaine's Doduo?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $159, ahead of CGC 10 at $37.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Blaine's Doduo 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 Doduo break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Blaine's Doduo breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.73).
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