Is Gardevoir worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 31× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Gardevoir sells for $221 against $7.18 raw: a $214 spread, 31× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.63) 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)
- $7.18
- PSA 10
- $221
- PSA 9
- $22.63
- Gem premium
- 31×
- As of
- Oct 12, 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 | $221 | +$189 | +$164 | +$64.11 |
| PSA 9 | $22.63 | −$9.55 | −$34.55 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $14.80 | −$17.38 | −$42.38 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $7.18 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% | $72.30 | +$15.12 |
| 50% | $122 | +$64.78 |
| 75% | $172 | +$114 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. 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 | $221 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $152 | −$69.00 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $43.49 | −$178 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $34.59 | −$187 | 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 Gardevoir — FAQ
Is Gardevoir worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gardevoir sells for $221 against $7.18 raw: a $214 spread, 31× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.63) 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 Gardevoir worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gardevoir (Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery TG05/TG30) sells for about $221 versus $7.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 31× premium as of Oct 12, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gardevoir?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $221, ahead of TAG 10 at $152. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gardevoir 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 Gardevoir break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gardevoir breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $22.63).
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