Is Trapinch worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Trapinch sells for $200 against $1.22 raw: a $199 spread, 164× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.63) 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)
- $1.22
- PSA 10
- $200
- PSA 9
- $65.63
- Gem premium
- 164×
- 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 | $200 | +$174 | +$149 | +$48.78 |
| PSA 9 | $65.63 | +$39.41 | +$14.41 | −$85.59 |
| PSA 8 | $35.00 | +$8.78 | −$16.22 | −$116 |
Net = sale price − $1.22 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% | $99.22 | +$48.00 |
| 50% | $133 | +$81.59 |
| 75% | $166 | +$115 |
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 | $200 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $94.73 | −$105 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $200 | $94.73 |
| 9.5 | — | $49.76 |
| 9 | $65.63 | $55.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $23.97 |
| 8 | $35.92 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $33.00 |
| 7 | $9.95 | — |
| 6 | $10.50 | — |
| 5 | $20.00 | — |
| 4 | $10.00 | — |
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Grading Trapinch — FAQ
Is Trapinch worth grading?
A PSA 10 Trapinch sells for $200 against $1.22 raw: a $199 spread, 164× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.63) 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 Trapinch worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Trapinch (Sandstorm 82/100) sells for about $200 versus $1.22 for a raw near-mint copy — a 164× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Trapinch?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $200, ahead of CGC 10 at $94.73. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Trapinch 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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