Is Swellow worth grading?
Pokémon · Delta Species · 32/113 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Swellow sells for $2,169 against $0.93 raw: a $2,168 spread, 2332× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($71.60) 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)
- $0.93
- PSA 10
- $2,169
- PSA 9
- $71.60
- Gem premium
- 2332×
- As of
- Sep 30, 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 | $2,169 | +$2,143 | +$2,118 | +$2,018 |
| PSA 9 | $71.60 | +$45.67 | +$20.67 | −$79.33 |
| PSA 8 | $31.00 | +$5.07 | −$19.93 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $0.93 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% | $596 | +$545 |
| 50% | $1,120 | +$1,069 |
| 75% | $1,644 | +$1,594 |
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 | $2,169 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $184 | −$1,984 | 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.
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Grading Swellow — FAQ
Is Swellow worth grading?
A PSA 10 Swellow sells for $2,169 against $0.93 raw: a $2,168 spread, 2332× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($71.60) 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 Swellow worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Swellow (Delta Species 32/113) sells for about $2,169 versus $0.93 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2332× premium as of Sep 30, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Swellow?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,169, ahead of CGC 10 at $184. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Swellow 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.
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