Is Blastoise worth grading?
Pokémon · Base Set 2 · 2/130 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Blastoise sells for $7,241 against $153 raw: a $7,088 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($812) 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)
- $153
- PSA 10
- $7,241
- PSA 9
- $812
- Gem premium
- 47×
- As of
- Nov 14, 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 | $7,241 | +$7,063 | +$7,038 | +$6,938 |
| PSA 9 | $812 | +$634 | +$609 | +$509 |
| PSA 8 | $268 | +$89.31 | +$64.31 | −$35.69 |
Net = sale price − $153 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% | $2,420 | +$2,216 |
| 50% | $4,027 | +$3,823 |
| 75% | $5,634 | +$5,431 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $7,241 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,011 | −$6,230 | 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 Blastoise — FAQ
Is Blastoise worth grading?
A PSA 10 Blastoise sells for $7,241 against $153 raw: a $7,088 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($812) 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 Blastoise worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Blastoise (Base Set 2 2/130) sells for about $7,241 versus $153 for a raw near-mint copy — a 47× premium as of Nov 14, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Blastoise?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $7,241, ahead of CGC 10 at $1,011. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Blastoise 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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