Is Rocket's Admin worth grading?
Pokémon · Pokémon TCG Classic - Blastoise · 027/034 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Rocket's Admin brings $34.89 versus $0.36 raw — a $34.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.36
- PSA 10
- $34.89
- Gem premium
- 97×
- 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 | $34.89 | +$9.53 | −$15.47 | −$115 |
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 | $34.89 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.41 | −$24.48 | 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 | $34.89 | $10.41 |
| 9 | — | $2.25 |
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Grading Rocket's Admin — FAQ
Is Rocket's Admin worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rocket's Admin brings $34.89 versus $0.36 raw — a $34.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 Rocket's Admin worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rocket's Admin (Pokémon TCG Classic - Blastoise 027/034) sells for about $34.89 versus $0.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 97× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rocket's Admin?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $34.89, ahead of CGC 10 at $10.41. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rocket's Admin 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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