Is Raticate worth grading?
Pokémon · Base Set 2 · 58/130 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 33× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Raticate sells for $45.01 against $1.35 raw: a $43.66 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.35
- PSA 10
- $45.01
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 | $45.01 | +$18.66 | −$6.34 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $16.00 | −$10.35 | −$35.35 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $1.35 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $45.01 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $6.41 | −$38.60 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $45.01 | $6.41 |
| 9 | — | $4.01 |
| 8 | $16.00 | $6.00 |
| 7 | $15.00 | $12.00 |
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Grading Raticate — FAQ
Is Raticate worth grading?
A PSA 10 Raticate sells for $45.01 against $1.35 raw: a $43.66 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Raticate worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Raticate (Base Set 2 58/130) sells for about $45.01 versus $1.35 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Raticate?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $45.01, ahead of CGC 10 at $6.41. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Raticate 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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