Is Switch worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Switch sell for $15.50, only $15.22 above the $0.28 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.28
- PSA 10
- $15.50
- Gem premium
- 55×
- 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 | $15.50 | −$9.78 | −$34.78 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $0.28 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 | $15.50 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12.97 | −$2.53 | 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 | $15.50 | $12.97 |
| 9 | — | $3.25 |
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Grading Switch — FAQ
Is Switch worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Switch sell for $15.50, only $15.22 above the $0.28 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 Switch worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Switch (Pokémon TCG Classic - Blastoise 029/034) sells for about $15.50 versus $0.28 for a raw near-mint copy — a 55× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Switch?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $15.50, ahead of CGC 10 at $12.97. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Switch 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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