Is Team Aqua's Carvanha worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Team Aqua's Carvanha sells for $30.00 against $0.77 raw: a $29.23 spread, 39× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.00) 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)
- $0.77
- PSA 10
- $30.00
- PSA 9
- $35.00
- Gem premium
- 39×
- 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 | $30.00 | +$4.23 | −$20.77 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $35.00 | +$9.23 | −$15.77 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $45.58 | +$19.81 | −$5.19 | −$105 |
Net = sale price − $0.77 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% | $33.75 | −$17.02 |
| 50% | $32.50 | −$18.27 |
| 75% | $31.25 | −$19.52 |
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 | $150 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $30.00 | −$120 | 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 | $30.00 | $150 |
| 9 | $35.00 | $14.00 |
| 8 | $45.58 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $8.00 |
| 7 | $10.50 | — |
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Grading Team Aqua's Carvanha — FAQ
Is Team Aqua's Carvanha worth grading?
A PSA 10 Team Aqua's Carvanha sells for $30.00 against $0.77 raw: a $29.23 spread, 39× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.00) 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 Team Aqua's Carvanha worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Team Aqua's Carvanha (Team Magma vs Team Aqua 47/95) sells for about $30.00 versus $0.77 for a raw near-mint copy — a 39× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Team Aqua's Carvanha?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $150, ahead of PSA 10 at $30.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Team Aqua's Carvanha 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.
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