Is Blastoise worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Blastoise sells for $6,297 against $95.08 raw: a $6,202 spread, 66× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($218) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $95.08
- PSA 10
- $6,297
- PSA 9
- $218
- Gem premium
- 66×
- 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 | $6,297 | +$6,177 | +$6,152 | +$6,052 |
| PSA 9 | $218 | +$97.78 | +$72.78 | −$27.22 |
| PSA 8 | $216 | +$95.75 | +$70.75 | −$29.25 |
Net = sale price − $95.08 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% | $1,738 | +$1,593 |
| 50% | $3,258 | +$3,112 |
| 75% | $4,777 | +$4,632 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $6,297 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $480 | −$5,818 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $6,297 | $480 | — | — |
| 9 | $218 | $70.10 | $317 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $23.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $225 | $46.93 | $780 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $18.05 | $24.00 | — |
| 7 | $99.68 | $35.00 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $36.75 | — | — |
| 6 | $20.08 | $13.03 | — | $6.00 |
| 5.5 | — | $11.97 | — | — |
| 5 | $34.57 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $31.19 | $12.00 | — | — |
| 2 | $71.48 | — | — | — |
| 1 | $43.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Blastoise — FAQ
Is Blastoise worth grading?
A PSA 10 Blastoise sells for $6,297 against $95.08 raw: a $6,202 spread, 66× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($218) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Blastoise worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Blastoise (Secret Wonders 2/132) sells for about $6,297 versus $95.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 66× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Blastoise?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $6,297, ahead of CGC 10 at $480. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Blastoise 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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