Is Team Aqua's Spheal worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 86× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Team Aqua's Spheal sells for $126 against $1.47 raw: a $125 spread, 86× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.47
- PSA 10
- $126
- Gem premium
- 86×
- 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 | $126 | +$99.53 | +$74.53 | −$25.47 |
| PSA 8 | $53.01 | +$26.54 | +$1.54 | −$98.46 |
Net = sale price − $1.47 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $126 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $63.99 | −$62.01 | 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 | $126 | $52.26 |
| 8 | $53.01 | — |
| 7 | $8.97 | $8.00 |
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Grading Team Aqua's Spheal — FAQ
Is Team Aqua's Spheal worth grading?
A PSA 10 Team Aqua's Spheal sells for $126 against $1.47 raw: a $125 spread, 86× the ungraded price. 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 Spheal worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Team Aqua's Spheal (Team Magma vs Team Aqua 56/95) sells for about $126 versus $1.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 86× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Team Aqua's Spheal?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $126, ahead of CGC 10 at $63.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Team Aqua's Spheal 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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