Is Slowpoke worth grading?
Pokémon · Great Encounters · 82/106 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Slowpoke sells for $120 against $7.52 raw: a $112 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($240) 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)
- $7.52
- PSA 10
- $120
- PSA 9
- $240
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $120 | +$87.48 | +$62.48 | −$37.52 |
| PSA 9 | $240 | +$207 | +$182 | +$82.48 |
| PSA 8 | $20.00 | −$12.52 | −$37.52 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $7.52 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% | $210 | +$152 |
| 50% | $180 | +$122 |
| 75% | $150 | +$92.48 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $199 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $120 | −$79.00 | 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 Slowpoke — FAQ
Is Slowpoke worth grading?
A PSA 10 Slowpoke sells for $120 against $7.52 raw: a $112 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($240) 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 Slowpoke worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Slowpoke (Great Encounters 82/106) sells for about $120 versus $7.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Slowpoke?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $199, ahead of PSA 10 at $120. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Slowpoke need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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