Is Gardevoir worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gardevoir sells for $136 against $6.33 raw: a $129 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.13) 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)
- $6.33
- PSA 10
- $136
- PSA 9
- $70.13
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $136 | +$104 | +$79.19 | −$20.81 |
| PSA 9 | $70.13 | +$38.80 | +$13.80 | −$86.20 |
| PSA 8 | $36.72 | +$5.39 | −$19.61 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $6.33 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% | $86.48 | +$30.15 |
| 50% | $103 | +$46.50 |
| 75% | $119 | +$62.84 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $450 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $136 | −$314 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $80.00 | −$370 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $136 | $80.00 | — | $450 |
| 9.5 | — | $21.80 | — | — |
| 9 | $82.47 | — | $37.00 | — |
| 8 | $9.00 | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $6.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $9.37 | $11.00 | — | — |
| 5 | $7.97 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $50.00 | — | — | — |
| 3 | $7.50 | — | — | — |
| 2 | $10.02 | — | — | — |
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Grading Gardevoir — FAQ
Is Gardevoir worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gardevoir sells for $136 against $6.33 raw: a $129 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.13) 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 Gardevoir worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gardevoir (Ancient Origins 54/98) sells for about $136 versus $6.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gardevoir?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $450, ahead of PSA 10 at $136. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gardevoir need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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