Is Seadra worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 526× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Seadra sells for $63.13 against $0.12 raw: a $63.01 spread, 526× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.93) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.12
- PSA 10
- $63.13
- PSA 9
- $20.93
- Gem premium
- 526×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $63.13 | +$38.01 | +$13.01 | −$86.99 |
| PSA 9 | $20.93 | −$4.19 | −$29.19 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $9.96 | −$15.16 | −$40.16 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $0.12 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% | $31.48 | −$18.64 |
| 50% | $42.03 | −$8.09 |
| 75% | $52.58 | +$2.46 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 69%. 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 | $63.13 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.65 | −$44.48 | 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 Seadra — FAQ
Is Seadra worth grading?
A PSA 10 Seadra sells for $63.13 against $0.12 raw: a $63.01 spread, 526× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.93) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Seadra worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Seadra (Shrouded Fable 011/064) sells for about $63.13 versus $0.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 526× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Seadra?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $63.13, ahead of CGC 10 at $18.65. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Seadra 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 Seadra break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Seadra breaks even when it gems about 69% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $20.93).
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