Is Swampert worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 293× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Swampert sells for $1,475 against $5.03 raw: a $1,470 spread, 293× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($28.87) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.03
- PSA 10
- $1,475
- PSA 9
- $28.87
- Gem premium
- 293×
- 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 | $1,475 | +$1,445 | +$1,420 | +$1,320 |
| PSA 9 | $28.87 | −$1.16 | −$26.16 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $20.55 | −$9.48 | −$34.48 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $5.03 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% | $390 | +$335 |
| 50% | $752 | +$697 |
| 75% | $1,113 | +$1,058 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $2,797 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $243 | −$2,554 | 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 | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $2,797 | $243 | — | — |
| 9 | $102 | $45.18 | — | $17.00 |
| 8.5 | $45.00 | $100 | — | — |
| 8 | $145 | $22.09 | $80.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $52.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $42.95 | $28.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $69.89 | — | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $15.00 | — | — |
| 5 | $13.00 | — | — | — |
| 4.5 | $16.50 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $6.00 | — | — | — |
| 3 | $3.00 | — | — | — |
| 1 | $130 | — | — | — |
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Grading Swampert — FAQ
Is Swampert worth grading?
A PSA 10 Swampert sells for $1,475 against $5.03 raw: a $1,470 spread, 293× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($28.87) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Swampert worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Swampert (Crystal Guardians 27/100) sells for about $1,475 versus $5.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 293× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Swampert?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,797, ahead of CGC 10 at $243. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Swampert 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 Swampert break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Swampert breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.87).
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