Is Brock's Geodude worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Brock's Geodude sells for $48.35 against $3.09 raw: a $45.26 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.18) 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)
- $3.09
- PSA 10
- $48.35
- PSA 9
- $28.18
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $48.35 | +$20.26 | −$4.74 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $28.18 | +$0.09 | −$24.91 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $26.92 | −$1.17 | −$26.17 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $3.09 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% | $33.22 | −$19.87 |
| 50% | $38.27 | −$14.83 |
| 75% | $43.31 | −$9.78 |
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 | $48.35 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $44.93 | −$3.42 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $40.12 | $44.93 |
| 9.5 | — | $9.60 |
| 9 | $18.07 | $14.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $3.00 |
| 8 | $10.99 | $5.00 |
| 7 | $10.05 | $10.50 |
| 6 | $5.50 | — |
| 4.5 | — | $4.00 |
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Grading Brock's Geodude — FAQ
Is Brock's Geodude worth grading?
A PSA 10 Brock's Geodude sells for $48.35 against $3.09 raw: a $45.26 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.18) 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 $48.35 versus $3.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Brock's Geodude?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $48.35, ahead of CGC 10 at $44.93. 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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