Is Lt. Surge's Raticate worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Raticate brings $32.24 versus $1.47 raw — a $30.77 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.47
- PSA 10
- $32.24
- PSA 9
- $25.02
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $32.24 | +$5.77 | −$19.23 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $25.02 | −$1.45 | −$26.45 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $1.47 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% | $26.83 | −$24.64 |
| 50% | $28.63 | −$22.84 |
| 75% | $30.43 | −$21.04 |
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 | $32.24 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $8.92 | −$23.32 | 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 Lt. Surge's Raticate — FAQ
Is Lt. Surge's Raticate worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Raticate brings $32.24 versus $1.47 raw — a $30.77 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.02) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Raticate worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Raticate (Pokémon TCG Classic - Blastoise 016/034) sells for about $32.24 versus $1.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lt. Surge's Raticate?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $32.24, ahead of CGC 10 at $8.92. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lt. Surge's Raticate 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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