Is Politoed worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Politoed brings $142 versus $53.64 raw — a $88.10 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($34.92) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $53.64
- PSA 10
- $142
- PSA 9
- $34.92
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $142 | +$63.10 | +$38.10 | −$61.90 |
| PSA 9 | $34.92 | −$43.72 | −$68.72 | −$169 |
| PSA 8 | $79.39 | +$0.75 | −$24.25 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $53.64 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% | $61.63 | −$42.02 |
| 50% | $88.33 | −$15.31 |
| 75% | $115 | +$11.40 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 64%. 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 | $725 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $194 | −$532 | 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 | $725 | $194 |
| 9.5 | — | $149 |
| 9 | $91.64 | $73.43 |
| 8 | $69.77 | $43.20 |
| 7 | $74.80 | — |
| 1 | $150 | — |
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Grading Politoed — FAQ
Is Politoed worth grading?
A PSA 10 Politoed brings $142 versus $53.64 raw — a $88.10 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($34.92) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Politoed worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Politoed (Skyridge 25/144) sells for about $142 versus $53.64 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Politoed?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $725, ahead of CGC 10 at $194. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Politoed 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 Politoed break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Politoed breaks even when it gems about 64% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.92).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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