Is Diancie worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Diancie brings $43.22 versus $5.02 raw — a $38.20 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.35) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.02
- PSA 10
- $43.22
- PSA 9
- $14.35
- Gem premium
- 8.6×
- 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 | $43.22 | +$13.20 | −$11.80 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $14.35 | −$15.67 | −$40.67 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $11.00 | −$19.02 | −$44.02 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $5.02 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% | $21.57 | −$33.45 |
| 50% | $28.79 | −$26.23 |
| 75% | $36.00 | −$19.02 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $55.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43.22 | −$11.78 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.01 | −$28.99 | 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 | BGS | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $43.22 | $26.01 | $55.00 | $53.93 |
| 9.5 | — | $5.50 | — | — |
| 9 | $14.35 | $9.92 | $15.00 | — |
| 8 | $11.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Diancie — FAQ
Is Diancie worth grading?
A PSA 10 Diancie brings $43.22 versus $5.02 raw — a $38.20 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.35) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Diancie worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Diancie (Hidden Fates Shiny Vault SV36/SV94) sells for about $43.22 versus $5.02 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Diancie?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $55.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.22. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Diancie need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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.
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