Is Slowpoke worth grading?
Pokémon · Aquapolis · 108/147 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Slowpoke sells for $655 against $100 raw: a $555 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($146) 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)
- $100
- PSA 10
- $655
- PSA 9
- $146
- Gem premium
- 6.6×
- As of
- Sep 25, 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 | $655 | +$530 | +$505 | +$405 |
| PSA 9 | $146 | +$21.42 | −$3.58 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $66.43 | −$58.57 | −$83.57 | −$184 |
Net = sale price − $100 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% | $274 | +$124 |
| 50% | $401 | +$251 |
| 75% | $528 | +$378 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $1,500 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $350 | −$1,150 | 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 $655 against $100 raw: a $555 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($146) 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 (Aquapolis 108/147) sells for about $655 versus $100 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.6× premium as of Sep 25, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Slowpoke?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,500, ahead of CGC 10 at $350. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Slowpoke 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 Slowpoke break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Slowpoke breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $146).
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