Is Dedenne worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 10 Dedenne brings $39.95 versus $2.54 raw — a $37.41 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.01) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.54
- CGC 10
- $39.95
- PSA 9
- $23.01
- Gem premium
- 16×
- As of
- Sep 27, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — CGC 10 | $39.95 | +$12.41 | −$12.59 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $23.01 | −$4.53 | −$29.53 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $17.61 | −$9.93 | −$34.93 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $2.54 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% | $27.25 | −$25.29 |
| 50% | $31.48 | −$21.06 |
| 75% | $35.72 | −$16.82 |
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 | $39.95 | best | 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 Dedenne — FAQ
Is Dedenne worth grading?
A CGC 10 Dedenne brings $39.95 versus $2.54 raw — a $37.41 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.01) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What centering does Dedenne 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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