Is Poliwrath worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Poliwrath sells for $5,721 against $501 raw: a $5,220 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,004) 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)
- $501
- PSA 10
- $5,721
- PSA 9
- $2,004
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $5,721 | +$5,195 | +$5,170 | +$5,070 |
| PSA 9 | $2,004 | +$1,478 | +$1,453 | +$1,353 |
| PSA 8 | $1,153 | +$627 | +$602 | +$502 |
Net = sale price − $501 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% | $2,933 | +$2,382 |
| 50% | $3,863 | +$3,312 |
| 75% | $4,792 | +$4,241 |
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 | $5,721 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $2,146 | −$3,575 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $551 | −$5,171 | 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 | $5,721 | $551 | $2,146 |
| 9.5 | — | — | $498 |
| 9 | $2,004 | $1,255 | $228 |
| 8.5 | $1,300 | $199 | $690 |
| 8 | $1,153 | $799 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $190 | — |
| 7 | $199 | — | — |
| 6 | $372 | — | — |
| 5 | $167 | — | — |
| 4.5 | — | — | $650 |
| 3 | $350 | — | — |
| 2 | $108 | — | — |
| 1 | $370 | — | — |
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Grading Poliwrath — FAQ
Is Poliwrath worth grading?
A PSA 10 Poliwrath sells for $5,721 against $501 raw: a $5,220 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,004) 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 Poliwrath worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Poliwrath (Skyridge H24/H32) sells for about $5,721 versus $501 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Poliwrath?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $5,721, ahead of BGS 10 at $2,146. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Poliwrath 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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