Is Goldeen worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Goldeen brings $39.81 versus $0.11 raw — a $39.70 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.11
- PSA 10
- $39.81
- PSA 9
- $22.00
- Gem premium
- 362×
- 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 | $39.81 | +$14.70 | −$10.30 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $22.00 | −$3.11 | −$28.11 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $3.99 | −$21.12 | −$46.12 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $0.11 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% | $26.45 | −$23.66 |
| 50% | $30.91 | −$19.20 |
| 75% | $35.36 | −$14.75 |
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 | $134 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $50.00 | −$84.27 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $134 | $19.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $6.00 |
| 9 | $19.93 | $4.00 |
| 8.5 | $8.00 | $4.00 |
| 8 | $3.99 | — |
| 7 | $12.51 | — |
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Grading Goldeen — FAQ
Is Goldeen worth grading?
A PSA 10 Goldeen brings $39.81 versus $0.11 raw — a $39.70 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Goldeen worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Goldeen (Prismatic Evolutions 020/131) sells for about $39.81 versus $0.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 362× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Goldeen?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $134, ahead of CGC 10 at $50.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Goldeen 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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