Is Team Aqua's Sharpedo worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Team Aqua's Sharpedo sells for $969 against $61.99 raw: a $907 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($121) 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)
- $61.99
- PSA 10
- $969
- PSA 9
- $121
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $969 | +$882 | +$857 | +$757 |
| PSA 9 | $121 | +$33.76 | +$8.76 | −$91.24 |
| PSA 8 | $45.13 | −$41.86 | −$66.86 | −$167 |
Net = sale price − $61.99 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% | $333 | +$221 |
| 50% | $545 | +$433 |
| 75% | $757 | +$645 |
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 | $969 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $110 | −$859 | 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 | $969 | $79.80 |
| 9.5 | — | $74.99 |
| 9 | $39.95 | $43.41 |
| 8.5 | — | $24.89 |
| 8 | $49.71 | $35.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $40.00 |
| 7 | $15.65 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $20.00 |
| 6 | $35.00 | $9.00 |
| 4 | $26.00 | — |
| 1 | $99.99 | — |
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Grading Team Aqua's Sharpedo — FAQ
Is Team Aqua's Sharpedo worth grading?
A PSA 10 Team Aqua's Sharpedo sells for $969 against $61.99 raw: a $907 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($121) 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 Sharpedo worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Team Aqua's Sharpedo (Team Magma vs Team Aqua 5/95) sells for about $969 versus $61.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Team Aqua's Sharpedo?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $969, ahead of CGC 10 at $110. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Team Aqua's Sharpedo 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?
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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