Is Arbok worth grading?
Pokémon · Great Encounters · 33/106 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Arbok sells for $95.03 against $0.65 raw: a $94.38 spread, 146× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.08) 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)
- $0.65
- PSA 10
- $95.03
- PSA 9
- $60.08
- Gem premium
- 146×
- 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 | $95.03 | +$69.38 | +$44.38 | −$55.62 |
| PSA 9 | $60.08 | +$34.43 | +$9.43 | −$90.57 |
Net = sale price − $0.65 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% | $68.82 | +$18.17 |
| 50% | $77.56 | +$26.91 |
| 75% | $86.29 | +$35.64 |
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 | $300 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $65.12 | −$235 | 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.
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Grading Arbok — FAQ
Is Arbok worth grading?
A PSA 10 Arbok sells for $95.03 against $0.65 raw: a $94.38 spread, 146× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.08) 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 Arbok worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Arbok (Great Encounters 33/106) sells for about $95.03 versus $0.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 146× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Arbok?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $300, ahead of CGC 10 at $65.12. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Arbok 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.
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