Is Paldean Clodsire ex worth grading?
Pokémon · Paldea Evolved · 130/193 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Paldean Clodsire ex sell for $22.17, only $21.41 above the $0.76 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.01) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.76
- PSA 10
- $22.17
- PSA 9
- $6.01
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $22.17 | −$3.59 | −$28.59 | −$129 |
| PSA 9 | $6.01 | −$19.75 | −$44.75 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $13.50 | −$12.26 | −$37.26 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $0.76 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% | $10.05 | −$40.71 |
| 50% | $14.09 | −$36.67 |
| 75% | $18.13 | −$32.63 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $22.17 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $10.00 | −$12.17 | 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.
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Grading Paldean Clodsire ex — FAQ
Is Paldean Clodsire ex worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Paldean Clodsire ex sell for $22.17, only $21.41 above the $0.76 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.01) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Paldean Clodsire ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Paldean Clodsire ex (Paldea Evolved 130/193) sells for about $22.17 versus $0.76 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Paldean Clodsire ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $22.17, ahead of SGC 10 at $10.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Paldean Clodsire ex 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.
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