Is Professor Oak worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Professor Oak sell for $20.23, only $19.87 above the $0.36 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.36
- PSA 10
- $20.23
- Gem premium
- 56×
- 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 | $20.23 | −$5.13 | −$30.13 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $0.36 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $20.23 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.65 | −$2.58 | 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 | $20.23 | $17.65 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $10.00 | $8.00 |
| 9 | — | $9.11 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $6.00 | — |
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Grading Professor Oak — FAQ
Is Professor Oak worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Professor Oak sell for $20.23, only $19.87 above the $0.36 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Professor Oak worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Professor Oak (Pokémon TCG Classic - Blastoise 025/034) sells for about $20.23 versus $0.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 56× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Professor Oak?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $20.23, ahead of CGC 10 at $17.65. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Professor Oak 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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