Is Togepi worth grading?
Pokémon · Neo Destiny · 56/105 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Togepi brings $102 versus $60.56 raw — a $41.52 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($59.50) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $60.56
- PSA 10
- $102
- PSA 9
- $59.50
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $102 | +$16.52 | −$8.48 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $59.50 | −$26.06 | −$51.06 | −$151 |
| PSA 8 | $21.00 | −$64.56 | −$89.56 | −$190 |
Net = sale price − $60.56 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% | $70.14 | −$40.42 |
| 50% | $80.79 | −$29.77 |
| 75% | $91.44 | −$19.13 |
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 | $500 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $46.56 | −$453 | 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 | $500 | $35.83 | — |
| 9 | $30.00 | $17.71 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $20.00 | — |
| 8 | $24.97 | — | $33.00 |
| 7 | $28.00 | $17.00 | — |
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Grading Togepi — FAQ
Is Togepi worth grading?
A PSA 10 Togepi brings $102 versus $60.56 raw — a $41.52 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($59.50) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Togepi worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Togepi (Neo Destiny 56/105) sells for about $102 versus $60.56 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Togepi?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $500, ahead of CGC 10 at $46.56. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Togepi 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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