Is Gardevoir worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gardevoir sells for $5,500 against $9.51 raw: a $5,490 spread, 578× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($151) 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)
- $9.51
- PSA 10
- $5,500
- PSA 9
- $151
- Gem premium
- 578×
- 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 | $5,500 | +$5,465 | +$5,440 | +$5,340 |
| PSA 9 | $151 | +$117 | +$91.89 | −$8.11 |
| PSA 8 | $49.06 | +$14.55 | −$10.45 | −$110 |
Net = sale price − $9.51 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% | $1,489 | +$1,429 |
| 50% | $2,826 | +$2,766 |
| 75% | $4,163 | +$4,103 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $5,500 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $379 | −$5,121 | 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 | $3,240 | $250 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $99.83 | — |
| 9 | $21.03 | $82.12 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $50.00 | — |
| 8 | $26.09 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $10.00 | $45.00 |
| 7 | $31.00 | $9.00 | — |
| 6 | $20.00 | — | — |
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Grading Gardevoir — FAQ
Is Gardevoir worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gardevoir sells for $5,500 against $9.51 raw: a $5,490 spread, 578× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($151) 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 Gardevoir worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gardevoir (Platinum 8/127) sells for about $5,500 versus $9.51 for a raw near-mint copy — a 578× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gardevoir?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $5,500, ahead of CGC 10 at $379. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gardevoir 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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