Is Beedrill V worth grading?
Pokémon · Astral Radiance · 161/189 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Beedrill V brings $194 versus $76.36 raw — a $118 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($73.82) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $76.36
- PSA 10
- $194
- PSA 9
- $73.82
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- As of
- Sep 24, 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 | $194 | +$92.85 | +$67.85 | −$32.15 |
| PSA 9 | $73.82 | −$27.54 | −$52.54 | −$153 |
| PSA 8 | $61.11 | −$40.25 | −$65.25 | −$165 |
Net = sale price − $76.36 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% | $104 | −$22.44 |
| 50% | $134 | +$7.65 |
| 75% | $164 | +$37.75 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 44%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $526 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $194 | −$332 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $146 | −$380 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $101 | −$424 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $67.16 | −$459 | 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 Beedrill V — FAQ
Is Beedrill V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Beedrill V brings $194 versus $76.36 raw — a $118 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($73.82) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Beedrill V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Beedrill V (Astral Radiance 161/189) sells for about $194 versus $76.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Sep 24, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Beedrill V?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $526, ahead of PSA 10 at $194. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Beedrill V need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 Beedrill V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Beedrill V breaks even when it gems about 44% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $73.82).
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