Is Slowbro worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Slowbro sells for $178 against $2.93 raw: a $175 spread, 61× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($353) 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)
- $2.93
- PSA 10
- $178
- PSA 9
- $353
- Gem premium
- 61×
- 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 | $178 | +$150 | +$125 | +$25.07 |
| PSA 9 | $353 | +$325 | +$300 | +$200 |
| PSA 8 | $26.16 | −$1.77 | −$26.77 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $2.93 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% | $309 | +$257 |
| 50% | $266 | +$213 |
| 75% | $222 | +$169 |
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 | $178 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $57.00 | −$121 | 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 Slowbro — FAQ
Is Slowbro worth grading?
A PSA 10 Slowbro sells for $178 against $2.93 raw: a $175 spread, 61× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($353) 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 Slowbro worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Slowbro (Great Encounters 54/106) sells for about $178 versus $2.93 for a raw near-mint copy — a 61× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Slowbro?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $178, ahead of CGC 10 at $57.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Slowbro 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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