Is Nidorino worth grading?
Pokémon · Evolutions · 44/108 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Nidorino brings $35.34 versus $0.22 raw — a $35.12 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.31) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.22
- PSA 10
- $35.34
- PSA 9
- $9.31
- Gem premium
- 161×
- As of
- Sep 26, 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 | $35.34 | +$10.12 | −$14.88 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $9.31 | −$15.91 | −$40.91 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $12.74 | −$12.48 | −$37.48 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $0.22 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% | $15.82 | −$34.40 |
| 50% | $22.33 | −$27.89 |
| 75% | $28.83 | −$21.39 |
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 | $412 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $39.51 | −$372 | 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 Nidorino — FAQ
Is Nidorino worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nidorino brings $35.34 versus $0.22 raw — a $35.12 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.31) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Nidorino worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nidorino (Evolutions 44/108) sells for about $35.34 versus $0.22 for a raw near-mint copy — a 161× premium as of Sep 26, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nidorino?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $412, ahead of CGC 10 at $39.51. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nidorino 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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