Is ポリゴン worth grading?
Pokémon · ロケット団 · No.137 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 ポリゴン brings $349 versus $300 raw — a $48.97 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.10) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $300
- PSA 10
- $349
- PSA 9
- $25.10
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $349 | +$23.97 | −$1.03 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $25.10 | −$300 | −$325 | −$425 |
Net = sale price − $300 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% | $106 | −$244 |
| 50% | $187 | −$163 |
| 75% | $268 | −$82.00 |
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 | $349 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $16.22 | −$333 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $13.00 | −$336 | 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 ポリゴン — FAQ
Is ポリゴン worth grading?
A PSA 10 ポリゴン brings $349 versus $300 raw — a $48.97 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.10) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 ポリゴン worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ポリゴン (ロケット団 No.137) sells for about $349 versus $300 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.2× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ポリゴン?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $349, ahead of CGC 10 at $16.22. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ポリゴン 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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