Is Sneasel worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.1× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Sneasel sells for $49.62 against $6.12 raw: a $43.50 spread, 8.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($30.56) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.12
- PSA 10
- $49.62
- PSA 9
- $30.56
- Gem premium
- 8.1×
- 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 | $49.62 | +$18.50 | −$6.50 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $30.56 | −$0.56 | −$25.56 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $34.08 | +$2.96 | −$22.04 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $6.12 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% | $35.32 | −$20.80 |
| 50% | $40.09 | −$16.03 |
| 75% | $44.85 | −$11.27 |
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 | $299 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $149 | −$149 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $299 | $149 | $134 |
| 9.5 | — | $130 | — |
| 9 | $153 | $69.79 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $12.00 | — |
| 8 | $71.54 | $8.40 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $27.57 | — |
| 7 | $53.42 | — | — |
| 5 | $29.87 | — | — |
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Grading Sneasel — FAQ
Is Sneasel worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sneasel sells for $49.62 against $6.12 raw: a $43.50 spread, 8.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($30.56) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Sneasel worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sneasel (Aquapolis 110/147) sells for about $49.62 versus $6.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.1× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sneasel?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $299, ahead of CGC 10 at $149. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sneasel 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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