Is Groudon worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 569× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Groudon sells for $45.48 against $0.08 raw: a $45.40 spread, 569× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.61) 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)
- $0.08
- PSA 10
- $45.48
- PSA 9
- $10.61
- Gem premium
- 569×
- 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 | $45.48 | +$20.40 | −$4.60 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $10.61 | −$14.47 | −$39.47 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $6.15 | −$18.93 | −$43.93 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $0.08 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% | $19.33 | −$30.75 |
| 50% | $28.04 | −$22.04 |
| 75% | $36.76 | −$13.32 |
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 | $45.48 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.96 | −$34.52 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $5.00 | −$40.48 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 Groudon — FAQ
Is Groudon worth grading?
A PSA 10 Groudon sells for $45.48 against $0.08 raw: a $45.40 spread, 569× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.61) 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 Groudon worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Groudon (Prismatic Evolutions 049/131) sells for about $45.48 versus $0.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 569× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Groudon?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $45.48, ahead of CGC 10 at $10.96. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Groudon 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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