Is Psyduck worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Psyduck sells for $74.01 against $0.34 raw: a $73.67 spread, 218× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($26.60) 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)
- $0.34
- PSA 10
- $74.01
- PSA 9
- $26.60
- Gem premium
- 218×
- 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 | $74.01 | +$48.67 | +$23.67 | −$76.33 |
| PSA 9 | $26.60 | +$1.26 | −$23.74 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $21.64 | −$3.70 | −$28.70 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $0.34 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% | $38.45 | −$11.89 |
| 50% | $50.31 | −$0.03 |
| 75% | $62.16 | +$11.82 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 50%. 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 | $139 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.87 | −$110 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $139 | $29.87 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $10.00 | — |
| 9 | $15.85 | $8.00 | $34.95 |
| 8 | $120 | — | — |
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Grading Psyduck — FAQ
Is Psyduck worth grading?
A PSA 10 Psyduck sells for $74.01 against $0.34 raw: a $73.67 spread, 218× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($26.60) 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 Psyduck worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Psyduck (Hidden Fates 11/68) sells for about $74.01 versus $0.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 218× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Psyduck?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $139, ahead of CGC 10 at $29.87. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Psyduck 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 Psyduck break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Psyduck breaks even when it gems about 50% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.60).
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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