Is Sandslash worth grading?
Pokémon · Skyridge · 93/144 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Sandslash brings $49.61 versus $14.99 raw — a $34.62 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($33.87) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $14.99
- PSA 10
- $49.61
- PSA 9
- $33.87
- Gem premium
- 3.3×
- 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 | $49.61 | +$9.62 | −$15.38 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $33.87 | −$6.12 | −$31.12 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $20.51 | −$19.48 | −$44.48 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $14.99 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% | $37.80 | −$27.19 |
| 50% | $41.74 | −$23.25 |
| 75% | $45.67 | −$19.32 |
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 | $201 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $65.30 | −$136 | 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 | $201 | $65.30 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $47.00 | — |
| 9 | $64.34 | $45.60 | $31.59 |
| 8.5 | — | $49.97 | — |
| 8 | $79.11 | $12.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $13.00 | — |
| 7 | $49.99 | — | — |
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Grading Sandslash — FAQ
Is Sandslash worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sandslash brings $49.61 versus $14.99 raw — a $34.62 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($33.87) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Sandslash worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sandslash (Skyridge 93/144) sells for about $49.61 versus $14.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.3× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sandslash?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $201, ahead of CGC 10 at $65.30. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sandslash 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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