Is Psyduck worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Psyduck sells for $403 against $0.31 raw: a $403 spread, 1301× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.62) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.31
- PSA 10
- $403
- PSA 9
- $47.62
- Gem premium
- 1301×
- 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 | $403 | +$378 | +$353 | +$253 |
| PSA 9 | $47.62 | +$22.31 | −$2.69 | −$103 |
| PSA 8 | $11.19 | −$14.12 | −$39.12 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $0.31 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% | $137 | +$86.22 |
| 50% | $225 | +$175 |
| 75% | $314 | +$264 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $403 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.00 | −$393 | 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $62.00 | $10.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $6.00 |
| 9 | $66.36 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $30.00 | — |
| 8 | $46.89 | — | — |
| 7 | $25.00 | — | — |
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Grading Psyduck — FAQ
Is Psyduck worth grading?
A PSA 10 Psyduck sells for $403 against $0.31 raw: a $403 spread, 1301× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.62) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Psyduck worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Psyduck (Evolving Skies 024/203) sells for about $403 versus $0.31 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1301× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Psyduck?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $403, ahead of CGC 10 at $10.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Psyduck 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 Psyduck break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Psyduck breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.62).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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