Is ゴルダック worth grading?
Pokémon · ポケモンカード151 · 055/165 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 ゴルダック brings $96.75 versus $50.00 raw — a $46.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $50.00
- PSA 10
- $96.75
- PSA 9
- $35.00
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- As of
- Oct 11, 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 | $96.75 | +$21.75 | −$3.25 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | −$65.00 | −$165 |
Net = sale price − $50.00 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% | $50.44 | −$49.56 |
| 50% | $65.88 | −$34.13 |
| 75% | $81.31 | −$18.69 |
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 | $81.63 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $52.00 | −$29.63 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $22.90 | −$58.73 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11.94 | −$69.69 | 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 ゴルダック — FAQ
Is ゴルダック worth grading?
A PSA 10 ゴルダック brings $96.75 versus $50.00 raw — a $46.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 ゴルダック worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ゴルダック (ポケモンカード151 055/165) sells for about $96.75 versus $50.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Oct 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ゴルダック?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $81.63, ahead of BGS 10 at $52.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ゴルダック 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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