Is Sandshrew worth grading?
Pokémon · Base Set 2 · 91/130 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Sandshrew sells for $48.60 against $0.48 raw: a $48.12 spread, 101× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($25.89) 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)
- $0.48
- PSA 10
- $48.60
- PSA 9
- $25.89
- Gem premium
- 101×
- 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 | $48.60 | +$23.12 | −$1.88 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $25.89 | +$0.41 | −$24.59 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $13.14 | −$12.34 | −$37.34 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $0.48 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% | $31.57 | −$18.91 |
| 50% | $37.25 | −$13.23 |
| 75% | $42.92 | −$7.56 |
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 | $48.60 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $14.12 | −$34.48 | 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 | $48.60 | $14.12 |
| 9 | $25.89 | $10.97 |
| 8 | $13.14 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $7.50 |
| 7 | $7.99 | — |
| 6 | — | $6.00 |
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Grading Sandshrew — FAQ
Is Sandshrew worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sandshrew sells for $48.60 against $0.48 raw: a $48.12 spread, 101× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($25.89) 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 Sandshrew worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sandshrew (Base Set 2 91/130) sells for about $48.60 versus $0.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 101× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sandshrew?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $48.60, ahead of CGC 10 at $14.12. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sandshrew 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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