Is Meowth worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Meowth sells for $92.00 against $6.09 raw: a $85.91 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($67.00) 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)
- $6.09
- PSA 10
- $92.00
- PSA 9
- $67.00
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $92.00 | +$60.91 | +$35.91 | −$64.09 |
| PSA 9 | $67.00 | +$35.91 | +$10.91 | −$89.09 |
| PSA 8 | $33.00 | +$1.91 | −$23.09 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $6.09 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% | $73.25 | +$17.16 |
| 50% | $79.50 | +$23.41 |
| 75% | $85.75 | +$29.66 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $296 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $92.00 | −$204 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $45.00 | $296 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $40.00 | — |
| 9 | $67.71 | $115 | $40.49 |
| 8 | $104 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $45.00 | — |
| 7 | $49.99 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $54.99 | — |
| 5 | $14.00 | $13.00 | — |
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Grading Meowth — FAQ
Is Meowth worth grading?
A PSA 10 Meowth sells for $92.00 against $6.09 raw: a $85.91 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($67.00) 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 Meowth worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Meowth (Team Magma vs Team Aqua 42/95) sells for about $92.00 versus $6.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Meowth?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $296, ahead of PSA 10 at $92.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Meowth need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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