Is Giovanni's Nidoran ♂ worth grading?
Pokémon · Gym Challenge · 76/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Giovanni's Nidoran ♂ sells for $50.02 against $3.80 raw: a $46.22 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.60) 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)
- $3.80
- PSA 10
- $50.02
- PSA 9
- $48.60
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $50.02 | +$21.22 | −$3.78 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $48.60 | +$19.80 | −$5.20 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $23.67 | −$5.13 | −$30.13 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $3.80 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% | $48.96 | −$4.84 |
| 50% | $49.31 | −$4.49 |
| 75% | $49.66 | −$4.13 |
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 | $50.02 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$24.02 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $11.00 | −$39.02 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $25.00 | $26.00 | $11.00 |
| 9 | $21.06 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $3.00 | — |
| 8 | $9.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $9.50 | — | — |
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Grading Giovanni's Nidoran ♂ — FAQ
Is Giovanni's Nidoran ♂ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Giovanni's Nidoran ♂ sells for $50.02 against $3.80 raw: a $46.22 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.60) 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 Nidoran ♂ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Giovanni's Nidoran ♂ (Gym Challenge 76/132) sells for about $50.02 versus $3.80 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Giovanni's Nidoran ♂?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $50.02, ahead of CGC 10 at $26.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Giovanni's Nidoran ♂ 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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