Is Delibird worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 19× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Delibird sells for $51.73 against $2.79 raw: a $48.94 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.09) 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)
- $2.79
- PSA 10
- $51.73
- PSA 9
- $22.09
- 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 | $51.73 | +$23.94 | −$1.06 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $22.09 | −$5.70 | −$30.70 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $14.51 | −$13.28 | −$38.28 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $2.79 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% | $29.50 | −$23.29 |
| 50% | $36.91 | −$15.88 |
| 75% | $44.32 | −$8.47 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $54.98 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $51.73 | −$3.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $16.32 | −$38.66 | 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 | BGS | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $51.73 | $16.32 | — | $54.98 | $34.99 |
| 9.5 | — | $16.48 | $17.01 | — | — |
| 9 | $22.09 | $20.00 | $8.47 | $20.00 | $18.55 |
| 8 | $14.51 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $8.76 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Delibird — FAQ
Is Delibird worth grading?
A PSA 10 Delibird sells for $51.73 against $2.79 raw: a $48.94 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.09) 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 (Mega Evolution 152/132) sells for about $51.73 versus $2.79 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Delibird?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $54.98, ahead of PSA 10 at $51.73. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Delibird need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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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