Is Brock's Geodude worth grading?
Pokémon · Gym Challenge · 68/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Brock's Geodude sells for $49.55 against $3.16 raw: a $46.39 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.31) 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)
- $3.16
- PSA 10
- $49.55
- PSA 9
- $28.31
- Gem premium
- 16×
- As of
- Aug 20, 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 | $49.55 | +$21.39 | −$3.61 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $28.31 | +$0.15 | −$24.85 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $27.48 | −$0.68 | −$25.68 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $3.16 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% | $33.62 | −$19.54 |
| 50% | $38.93 | −$14.23 |
| 75% | $44.24 | −$8.92 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $49.55 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.21 | −$19.34 | 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 Brock's Geodude — FAQ
Is Brock's Geodude worth grading?
A PSA 10 Brock's Geodude sells for $49.55 against $3.16 raw: a $46.39 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.31) 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 Brock's Geodude worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Brock's Geodude (Gym Challenge 68/132) sells for about $49.55 versus $3.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Aug 20, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Brock's Geodude?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $49.55, ahead of CGC 10 at $30.21. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Brock's Geodude 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.
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