Is Delibird worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 19× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Delibird sells for $181 against $9.34 raw: a $172 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.34
- PSA 10
- $181
- PSA 9
- $11.00
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $181 | +$147 | +$122 | +$22.01 |
| PSA 9 | $11.00 | −$23.34 | −$48.34 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $9.34 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% | $53.59 | −$5.75 |
| 50% | $96.17 | +$36.83 |
| 75% | $139 | +$79.42 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 28%. 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 | $181 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $45.92 | −$135 | 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 | $181 | $45.92 |
| 9.5 | — | $40.00 |
| 9 | $18.05 | $9.79 |
| 8.5 | — | $7.96 |
| 7.5 | — | $5.00 |
| 7 | $30.00 | — |
| 6 | $8.08 | — |
| 4 | — | $3.00 |
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Grading Delibird — FAQ
Is Delibird worth grading?
A PSA 10 Delibird sells for $181 against $9.34 raw: a $172 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Delibird worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Delibird (HeartGold & SoulSilver 39/123) sells for about $181 versus $9.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Delibird?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $181, ahead of CGC 10 at $45.92. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Delibird 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 Delibird break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Delibird breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $11.00).
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