Is Deoxys worth grading?
Pokémon · Fusion Strike · 120/264 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 208× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Deoxys sells for $50.00 against $0.24 raw: a $49.76 spread, 208× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.95) 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)
- $0.24
- PSA 10
- $50.00
- PSA 9
- $18.95
- Gem premium
- 208×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $50.00 | +$24.76 | −$0.24 | −$100 |
| PSA 9 | $18.95 | −$6.29 | −$31.29 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $6.00 | −$19.24 | −$44.24 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $0.24 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% | $26.71 | −$23.53 |
| 50% | $34.48 | −$15.77 |
| 75% | $42.24 | −$8.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $81.83 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $18.00 | −$63.83 | 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 Deoxys — FAQ
Is Deoxys worth grading?
A PSA 10 Deoxys sells for $50.00 against $0.24 raw: a $49.76 spread, 208× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.95) 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 Deoxys worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Deoxys (Fusion Strike 120/264) sells for about $50.00 versus $0.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 208× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Deoxys?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $81.83, ahead of PSA 10 at $18.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Deoxys need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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