Is Gardevoir V worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Gardevoir V brings $40.94 versus $1.83 raw — a $39.11 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.83
- PSA 10
- $40.94
- PSA 9
- $18.99
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $40.94 | +$14.11 | −$10.89 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $18.99 | −$7.84 | −$32.84 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $20.00 | −$6.83 | −$31.83 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $1.83 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% | $24.48 | −$27.35 |
| 50% | $29.96 | −$21.87 |
| 75% | $35.45 | −$16.38 |
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 | $40.94 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $39.99 | −$0.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.72 | −$30.22 | 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 V — FAQ
Is Gardevoir V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gardevoir V brings $40.94 versus $1.83 raw — a $39.11 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Gardevoir V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gardevoir V (Champion's Path 016/073) sells for about $40.94 versus $1.83 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gardevoir V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $40.94, ahead of SGC 10 at $39.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gardevoir V 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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