Is Nidoking worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Nidoking sells for $2,325 against $9.56 raw: a $2,315 spread, 243× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.75) 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)
- $9.56
- PSA 10
- $2,325
- PSA 9
- $54.75
- Gem premium
- 243×
- 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 | $2,325 | +$2,290 | +$2,265 | +$2,165 |
| PSA 9 | $54.75 | +$20.19 | −$4.81 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $11.00 | −$23.56 | −$48.56 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $9.56 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% | $622 | +$563 |
| 50% | $1,190 | +$1,130 |
| 75% | $1,757 | +$1,698 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $2,325 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $99.99 | −$2,225 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,598 | $99.99 | — |
| 9 | $81.34 | $29.99 | $19.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $34.92 | — |
| 8 | $14.31 | $10.00 | — |
| 7 | $24.37 | — | $19.99 |
| 3 | $10.52 | — | — |
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Grading Nidoking — FAQ
Is Nidoking worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nidoking sells for $2,325 against $9.56 raw: a $2,315 spread, 243× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.75) 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 Nidoking worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nidoking (HS—Triumphant 6/102) sells for about $2,325 versus $9.56 for a raw near-mint copy — a 243× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nidoking?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,325, ahead of CGC 10 at $99.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nidoking 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 Nidoking break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Nidoking breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $54.75).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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