Is Poliwrath worth grading?
Pokémon · FireRed & LeafGreen · 11/112 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Poliwrath sells for $2,115 against $27.85 raw: a $2,087 spread, 76× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($106) 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)
- $27.85
- PSA 10
- $2,115
- PSA 9
- $106
- Gem premium
- 76×
- As of
- Sep 29, 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 | $2,115 | +$2,062 | +$2,037 | +$1,937 |
| PSA 9 | $106 | +$53.34 | +$28.34 | −$71.66 |
| PSA 8 | $87.81 | +$34.96 | +$9.96 | −$90.04 |
Net = sale price − $27.85 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% | $608 | +$530 |
| 50% | $1,110 | +$1,033 |
| 75% | $1,613 | +$1,535 |
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 | $2,115 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $144 | −$1,971 | 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.
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Grading Poliwrath — FAQ
Is Poliwrath worth grading?
A PSA 10 Poliwrath sells for $2,115 against $27.85 raw: a $2,087 spread, 76× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($106) 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 Poliwrath worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Poliwrath (FireRed & LeafGreen 11/112) sells for about $2,115 versus $27.85 for a raw near-mint copy — a 76× premium as of Sep 29, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Poliwrath?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,115, ahead of CGC 10 at $144. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Poliwrath 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.
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