Is Sandslash worth grading?
Pokémon · Pokémon TCG Classic - Venusaur · 009/034 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 38× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Sandslash sells for $49.99 against $1.32 raw: a $48.67 spread, 38× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.24) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.32
- PSA 10
- $49.99
- PSA 9
- $25.24
- Gem premium
- 38×
- 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 | $49.99 | +$23.67 | −$1.33 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $25.24 | −$1.08 | −$26.08 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $1.32 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% | $31.43 | −$19.89 |
| 50% | $37.62 | −$13.70 |
| 75% | $43.80 | −$7.52 |
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 | $49.99 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12.64 | −$37.35 | 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 | $49.99 | $12.64 |
| 9.5 | — | $9.84 |
| 9 | $25.24 | $5.00 |
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Grading Sandslash — FAQ
Is Sandslash worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sandslash sells for $49.99 against $1.32 raw: a $48.67 spread, 38× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.24) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Sandslash worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sandslash (Pokémon TCG Classic - Venusaur 009/034) sells for about $49.99 versus $1.32 for a raw near-mint copy — a 38× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sandslash?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $49.99, ahead of CGC 10 at $12.64. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sandslash 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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