Is Squirtle worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Squirtle sells for $303 against $3.85 raw: a $299 spread, 79× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($141) 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)
- $3.85
- PSA 10
- $303
- PSA 9
- $141
- Gem premium
- 79×
- 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 | $303 | +$274 | +$249 | +$149 |
| PSA 9 | $141 | +$112 | +$87.33 | −$12.67 |
| PSA 8 | $11.52 | −$17.33 | −$42.33 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $3.85 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% | $182 | +$128 |
| 50% | $222 | +$168 |
| 75% | $262 | +$208 |
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 | $2,125 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $150 | −$1,975 | 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $2,125 | $99.99 | — |
| 9 | $61.30 | $39.99 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $25.00 | — |
| 8 | $39.98 | $50.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $19.99 | — |
| 7 | $33.91 | — | $108 |
| 6 | $37.00 | — | — |
| 5 | $16.52 | — | — |
| 4 | $13.00 | — | — |
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Grading Squirtle — FAQ
Is Squirtle worth grading?
A PSA 10 Squirtle sells for $303 against $3.85 raw: a $299 spread, 79× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($141) 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 Squirtle worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Squirtle (Plasma Blast 14/101) sells for about $303 versus $3.85 for a raw near-mint copy — a 79× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Squirtle?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,125, ahead of CGC 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Squirtle 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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