Is Tentacool worth grading?
Pokémon · Aquapolis · 113/147 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Tentacool brings $32.13 versus $3.36 raw — a $28.77 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.79) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.36
- PSA 10
- $32.13
- PSA 9
- $27.79
- Gem premium
- 9.6×
- 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 | $32.13 | +$3.77 | −$21.23 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $27.79 | −$0.57 | −$25.57 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $16.06 | −$12.30 | −$37.30 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $3.36 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% | $28.88 | −$24.48 |
| 50% | $29.96 | −$23.40 |
| 75% | $31.05 | −$22.31 |
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 | $99.99 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $32.13 | −$67.86 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $32.13 | $99.99 |
| 9.5 | — | $9.50 |
| 9 | $118 | $35.94 |
| 8.5 | — | $11.64 |
| 8 | $35.99 | — |
| 7 | $34.99 | — |
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Grading Tentacool — FAQ
Is Tentacool worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tentacool brings $32.13 versus $3.36 raw — a $28.77 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.79) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Tentacool worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tentacool (Aquapolis 113/147) sells for about $32.13 versus $3.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tentacool?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $99.99, ahead of PSA 10 at $32.13. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tentacool 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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