Is Pineco worth grading?
Pokémon · Neo Destiny · 77/105 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Pineco brings $41.00 versus $2.34 raw — a $38.66 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.23) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.34
- PSA 10
- $41.00
- PSA 9
- $8.23
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $41.00 | +$13.66 | −$11.34 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $8.23 | −$19.11 | −$44.11 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $14.01 | −$13.33 | −$38.33 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $2.34 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% | $16.42 | −$35.92 |
| 50% | $24.62 | −$27.72 |
| 75% | $32.81 | −$19.53 |
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 | $90.63 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.92 | −$66.71 | 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 | $90.63 | $23.92 |
| 9.5 | — | $5.57 |
| 9 | $39.89 | $10.97 |
| 8.5 | — | $12.50 |
| 8 | $14.01 | — |
| 7 | $5.50 | — |
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Grading Pineco — FAQ
Is Pineco worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pineco brings $41.00 versus $2.34 raw — a $38.66 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.23) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Pineco worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pineco (Neo Destiny 77/105) sells for about $41.00 versus $2.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pineco?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $90.63, ahead of CGC 10 at $23.92. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pineco 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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