Is Doctor worth grading?
Pokémon · Chilling Reign · 214/198 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Doctor brings $42.38 versus $9.04 raw — a $33.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.27) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.04
- PSA 10
- $42.38
- PSA 9
- $23.27
- Gem premium
- 4.7×
- 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 | $42.38 | +$8.34 | −$16.66 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $23.27 | −$10.77 | −$35.77 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $24.09 | −$9.95 | −$34.95 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $9.04 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% | $28.05 | −$30.99 |
| 50% | $32.83 | −$26.21 |
| 75% | $37.60 | −$21.44 |
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 | $42.38 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.11 | −$21.27 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18.00 | −$24.38 | 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 Doctor — FAQ
Is Doctor worth grading?
A PSA 10 Doctor brings $42.38 versus $9.04 raw — a $33.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.27) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Doctor worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Doctor (Chilling Reign 214/198) sells for about $42.38 versus $9.04 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.7× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Doctor?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $42.38, ahead of CGC 10 at $21.11. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Doctor 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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