Is Psyduck worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Psyduck sells for $528 against $8.93 raw: a $519 spread, 59× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.43) 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)
- $8.93
- PSA 10
- $528
- PSA 9
- $36.43
- Gem premium
- 59×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $528 | +$494 | +$469 | +$369 |
| PSA 9 | $36.43 | +$2.50 | −$22.50 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $22.16 | −$11.77 | −$36.77 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $8.93 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% | $159 | +$100 |
| 50% | $282 | +$223 |
| 75% | $405 | +$346 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $528 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $150 | −$378 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $111 | −$417 | 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 | $528 | $111 | — | $150 | $70.69 |
| 9.5 | — | $30.00 | $32.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $36.43 | $19.67 | $11.61 | $19.85 | $27.29 |
| 8.5 | $30.00 | $19.99 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $22.16 | $19.24 | — | $12.50 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $19.98 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $12.65 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Psyduck — FAQ
Is Psyduck worth grading?
A PSA 10 Psyduck sells for $528 against $8.93 raw: a $519 spread, 59× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.43) 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 Psyduck worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Psyduck (Mega Evolution Black Star Promos 007) sells for about $528 versus $8.93 for a raw near-mint copy — a 59× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Psyduck?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $528, ahead of TAG 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Psyduck 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 Psyduck break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Psyduck breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.43).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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