Is Psyduck worth grading?
Pokémon · Platinum · 87/127 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 9 Psyduck sells for $4,324 against $25.29 raw: a $4,299 spread, 171× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($109) 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)
- $25.29
- PSA 9
- $4,324
- PSA 9
- $109
- Gem premium
- 171×
- As of
- Oct 1, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 9 | $4,324 | +$4,274 | +$4,249 | +$4,149 |
| PSA 9 | $109 | +$59.18 | +$34.18 | −$65.82 |
| PSA 8 | $133 | +$82.99 | +$57.99 | −$42.01 |
Net = sale price − $25.29 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% | $1,163 | +$1,088 |
| 50% | $2,217 | +$2,142 |
| 75% | $3,271 | +$3,195 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Psyduck — FAQ
Is Psyduck worth grading?
A PSA 9 Psyduck sells for $4,324 against $25.29 raw: a $4,299 spread, 171× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($109) 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.
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