Is Samurott worth grading?
Pokémon · Black & White · 32/114 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Samurott sells for $1,207 against $2.97 raw: a $1,204 spread, 407× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($81.74) 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)
- $2.97
- PSA 10
- $1,207
- PSA 9
- $81.74
- Gem premium
- 407×
- 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 | $1,207 | +$1,179 | +$1,154 | +$1,054 |
| PSA 9 | $81.74 | +$53.77 | +$28.77 | −$71.23 |
| PSA 8 | $18.12 | −$9.85 | −$34.85 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $2.97 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% | $363 | +$310 |
| 50% | $645 | +$592 |
| 75% | $926 | +$873 |
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 | $1,207 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $42.09 | −$1,165 | 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 Samurott — FAQ
Is Samurott worth grading?
A PSA 10 Samurott sells for $1,207 against $2.97 raw: a $1,204 spread, 407× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($81.74) 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 Samurott worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Samurott (Black & White 32/114) sells for about $1,207 versus $2.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 407× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Samurott?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,207, ahead of CGC 10 at $42.09. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Samurott 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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