Is Meowth worth grading?
Pokémon · Expedition Base Set · 121/165 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Meowth sells for $31.98 against $5.81 raw: a $26.17 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($320) 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)
- $5.81
- PSA 10
- $31.98
- PSA 9
- $320
- Gem premium
- 5.5×
- As of
- Aug 28, 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 | $31.98 | +$1.17 | −$23.83 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $320 | +$289 | +$264 | +$164 |
| PSA 8 | $69.12 | +$38.31 | +$13.31 | −$86.69 |
Net = sale price − $5.81 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% | $248 | +$192 |
| 50% | $176 | +$120 |
| 75% | $104 | +$48.22 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 92%. 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 | $382 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.19 | −$350 | 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 Meowth — FAQ
Is Meowth worth grading?
A PSA 10 Meowth sells for $31.98 against $5.81 raw: a $26.17 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($320) 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 Meowth worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Meowth (Expedition Base Set 121/165) sells for about $31.98 versus $5.81 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.5× premium as of Aug 28, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Meowth?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $382, ahead of CGC 10 at $32.19. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Meowth 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 Meowth break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Meowth breaks even when it gems about 92% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $320).
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