Is Donphan worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 74× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Donphan sells for $44.27 against $0.60 raw: a $43.67 spread, 74× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.01) 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)
- $0.60
- PSA 10
- $44.27
- PSA 9
- $16.01
- Gem premium
- 74×
- 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 | $44.27 | +$18.67 | −$6.33 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $16.01 | −$9.59 | −$34.59 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $73.77 | +$48.17 | +$23.17 | −$76.83 |
Net = sale price − $0.60 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% | $23.08 | −$27.52 |
| 50% | $30.14 | −$20.46 |
| 75% | $37.20 | −$13.40 |
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 | $44.27 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.02 | −$9.25 | 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 | $44.27 | $35.02 |
| 9.5 | — | $40.00 |
| 9 | $11.44 | $20.29 |
| 8.5 | — | $7.99 |
| 8 | $16.00 | $8.00 |
| 7 | $17.00 | — |
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Grading Donphan — FAQ
Is Donphan worth grading?
A PSA 10 Donphan sells for $44.27 against $0.60 raw: a $43.67 spread, 74× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.01) 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 Donphan worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Donphan (HeartGold & SoulSilver 40/123) sells for about $44.27 versus $0.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 74× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Donphan?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $44.27, ahead of CGC 10 at $35.02. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Donphan 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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