Is Wailord worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Wailord sells for $4,196 against $53.36 raw: a $4,143 spread, 79× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($84.75) 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)
- $53.36
- PSA 10
- $4,196
- PSA 9
- $84.75
- Gem premium
- 79×
- 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 | $4,196 | +$4,118 | +$4,093 | +$3,993 |
| PSA 9 | $84.75 | +$6.39 | −$18.61 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $64.81 | −$13.55 | −$38.55 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $53.36 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% | $1,113 | +$1,009 |
| 50% | $2,140 | +$2,037 |
| 75% | $3,168 | +$3,065 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $4,196 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,185 | −$3,011 | 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 | $1,025 | $1,185 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $45.00 | — |
| 9 | $376 | $150 | $56.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $15.00 | $45.00 |
| 8 | $286 | — | — |
| 7 | $140 | $14.99 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $19.00 | — |
| 6 | $43.61 | — | — |
| 5 | $9.00 | — | — |
| 4 | $44.00 | — | — |
| 1 | $60.00 | — | — |
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Grading Wailord — FAQ
Is Wailord worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wailord sells for $4,196 against $53.36 raw: a $4,143 spread, 79× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($84.75) 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 Wailord worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wailord (Legend Maker 14/92) sells for about $4,196 versus $53.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 79× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wailord?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $4,196, ahead of CGC 10 at $1,185. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wailord 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 Wailord break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Wailord breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $84.75).
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