Is Croconaw worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 102× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Croconaw sells for $230 against $2.26 raw: a $228 spread, 102× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.00) 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)
- $2.26
- PSA 10
- $230
- PSA 9
- $23.00
- Gem premium
- 102×
- 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 | $230 | +$203 | +$178 | +$77.74 |
| PSA 9 | $23.00 | −$4.26 | −$29.26 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $26.00 | −$1.26 | −$26.26 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $2.26 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% | $74.75 | +$22.49 |
| 50% | $127 | +$74.24 |
| 75% | $178 | +$126 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $230 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $57.14 | −$173 | 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 | $230 | $57.14 |
| 9.5 | — | $11.05 |
| 9 | $23.00 | $14.55 |
| 8 | $26.00 | $29.99 |
| 7 | $21.42 | — |
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Grading Croconaw — FAQ
Is Croconaw worth grading?
A PSA 10 Croconaw sells for $230 against $2.26 raw: a $228 spread, 102× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.00) 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 Croconaw worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Croconaw (Mysterious Treasures 44/123) sells for about $230 versus $2.26 for a raw near-mint copy — a 102× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Croconaw?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $230, ahead of CGC 10 at $57.14. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Croconaw 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.
What gem rate makes grading Croconaw break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Croconaw breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $23.00).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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