Is Donphan worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Donphan sells for $59.74 against $6.78 raw: a $52.96 spread, 8.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.08) 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)
- $6.78
- PSA 10
- $59.74
- PSA 9
- $37.08
- Gem premium
- 8.8×
- 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 | $59.74 | +$27.96 | +$2.96 | −$97.04 |
| PSA 9 | $37.08 | +$5.30 | −$19.70 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $23.25 | −$8.53 | −$33.53 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $6.78 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% | $42.74 | −$14.04 |
| 50% | $48.41 | −$8.37 |
| 75% | $54.08 | −$2.70 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 87%. 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 | $134 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $50.00 | −$83.50 | 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 | $134 | $50.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $17.97 |
| 9 | $36.10 | $4.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $9.00 |
| 8 | $13.99 | — |
| 7 | $23.20 | — |
| 5 | $3.00 | — |
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Grading Donphan — FAQ
Is Donphan worth grading?
A PSA 10 Donphan sells for $59.74 against $6.78 raw: a $52.96 spread, 8.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.08) 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 Donphan worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Donphan (Neo Genesis 21/111) sells for about $59.74 versus $6.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.8× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Donphan?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $134, ahead of CGC 10 at $50.00. 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.
What gem rate makes grading Donphan break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Donphan breaks even when it gems about 87% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.08).
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