Is Dedenne worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dedenne brings $35.77 versus $0.25 raw — a $35.52 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.54) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.25
- PSA 10
- $35.77
- PSA 9
- $14.54
- Gem premium
- 143×
- 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 | $35.77 | +$10.52 | −$14.48 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $14.54 | −$10.71 | −$35.71 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $6.50 | −$18.75 | −$43.75 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $0.25 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% | $19.85 | −$30.40 |
| 50% | $25.16 | −$25.09 |
| 75% | $30.46 | −$19.79 |
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 | $200 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $65.00 | −$135 | 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 | $200 | $65.00 |
| 9 | $14.54 | — |
| 8 | $6.50 | — |
| 7 | $10.00 | — |
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Grading Dedenne — FAQ
Is Dedenne worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dedenne brings $35.77 versus $0.25 raw — a $35.52 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.54) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Dedenne worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dedenne (Darkness Ablaze 078/189) sells for about $35.77 versus $0.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 143× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dedenne?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $200, ahead of CGC 10 at $65.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dedenne 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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