Is Misty's Psyduck worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Misty's Psyduck sells for $82.13 against $0.22 raw: a $81.91 spread, 373× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.00) 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)
- $0.22
- PSA 10
- $82.13
- PSA 9
- $32.00
- Gem premium
- 373×
- 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 | $82.13 | +$56.91 | +$31.91 | −$68.09 |
| PSA 9 | $32.00 | +$6.78 | −$18.22 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $17.50 | −$7.72 | −$32.72 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $0.22 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% | $44.53 | −$5.69 |
| 50% | $57.06 | +$6.84 |
| 75% | $69.60 | +$19.38 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 36%. 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 | $268 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $39.86 | −$228 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $268 | $39.86 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $70.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $51.07 | $14.42 | — | $18.98 |
| 8 | $8.54 | $11.00 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | — | $50.00 | — |
| 7 | $12.50 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $14.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Misty's Psyduck — FAQ
Is Misty's Psyduck worth grading?
A PSA 10 Misty's Psyduck sells for $82.13 against $0.22 raw: a $81.91 spread, 373× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.00) 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 Misty's Psyduck worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Misty's Psyduck (Destined Rivals 045/182) sells for about $82.13 versus $0.22 for a raw near-mint copy — a 373× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Misty's Psyduck?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $268, ahead of CGC 10 at $39.86. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Misty's 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 Misty's Psyduck break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Misty's Psyduck breaks even when it gems about 36% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.00).
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