Is Slowpoke worth grading?
Pokémon · Legendary Collection · 93/110 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Slowpoke sells for $28,800 against $1.61 raw: a $28,798 spread, 17888× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.41) 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)
- $1.61
- PSA 10
- $28,800
- PSA 9
- $29.41
- Gem premium
- 17888×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $28,800 | +$28,773 | +$28,748 | +$28,648 |
| PSA 9 | $29.41 | +$2.80 | −$22.20 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $17.60 | −$9.01 | −$34.01 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $1.61 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% | $7,222 | +$7,170 |
| 50% | $14,415 | +$14,363 |
| 75% | $21,607 | +$21,556 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $28,800 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $723 | −$28,077 | 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 Slowpoke — FAQ
Is Slowpoke worth grading?
A PSA 10 Slowpoke sells for $28,800 against $1.61 raw: a $28,798 spread, 17888× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.41) 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 Slowpoke worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Slowpoke (Legendary Collection 93/110) sells for about $28,800 versus $1.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17888× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Slowpoke?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $28,800, ahead of CGC 10 at $723. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Slowpoke 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.
What gem rate makes grading Slowpoke break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Slowpoke breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.41).
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