Is Rattata worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Rattata sells for $44.13 against $12.83 raw: a $31.30 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.47) 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)
- $12.83
- PSA 10
- $44.13
- PSA 9
- $47.47
- Gem premium
- 3.4×
- 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 | $44.13 | +$6.30 | −$18.70 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $47.47 | +$9.64 | −$15.36 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $14.00 | −$23.83 | −$48.83 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $12.83 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% | $46.63 | −$16.20 |
| 50% | $45.80 | −$17.03 |
| 75% | $44.97 | −$17.86 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $375 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $90.57 | −$284 | 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $375 | $90.57 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $124 | — |
| 9 | $145 | $8.99 | $100 |
| 8.5 | — | $9.02 | — |
| 8 | $39.13 | — | — |
| 7 | $175 | $14.00 | — |
| 5 | $9.00 | — | — |
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Grading Rattata — FAQ
Is Rattata worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rattata sells for $44.13 against $12.83 raw: a $31.30 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.47) 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 Rattata worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rattata (Skyridge 90/144) sells for about $44.13 versus $12.83 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rattata?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $375, ahead of CGC 10 at $90.57. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rattata 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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