Is Snivy worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Snivy sells for $428 against $3.73 raw: a $424 spread, 115× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.35) 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)
- $3.73
- PSA 10
- $428
- PSA 9
- $66.35
- Gem premium
- 115×
- 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 | $428 | +$399 | +$374 | +$274 |
| PSA 9 | $66.35 | +$37.62 | +$12.62 | −$87.38 |
| PSA 8 | $19.00 | −$9.73 | −$34.73 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $3.73 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% | $157 | +$103 |
| 50% | $247 | +$193 |
| 75% | $338 | +$284 |
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 | $428 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $167 | −$261 | 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 | $428 | $167 |
| 9 | $66.35 | $39.99 |
| 8 | $19.00 | — |
| 7 | $4.00 | — |
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Grading Snivy — FAQ
Is Snivy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Snivy sells for $428 against $3.73 raw: a $424 spread, 115× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.35) 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 Snivy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Snivy (BW Black Star Promos BW06) sells for about $428 versus $3.73 for a raw near-mint copy — a 115× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Snivy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $428, ahead of CGC 10 at $167. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Snivy 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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