Is Poliwrath worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Poliwrath sells for $2,305 against $25.38 raw: a $2,280 spread, 91× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($100) 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)
- $25.38
- PSA 10
- $2,305
- PSA 9
- $100
- Gem premium
- 91×
- 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 | $2,305 | +$2,255 | +$2,230 | +$2,130 |
| PSA 9 | $100 | +$49.94 | +$24.94 | −$75.06 |
| PSA 8 | $53.33 | +$2.95 | −$22.05 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $25.38 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% | $652 | +$576 |
| 50% | $1,203 | +$1,127 |
| 75% | $1,754 | +$1,679 |
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 | $2,305 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $186 | −$2,120 | 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 | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,699 | $186 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $59.86 | — | — |
| 9 | $198 | $70.30 | — | $150 |
| 8.5 | — | $36.82 | — | — |
| 8 | $46.08 | $29.01 | — | — |
| 7 | $60.80 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $33.90 | — | $4.00 | — |
| 5.5 | — | $10.00 | — | — |
| 4 | $9.00 | $13.50 | — | — |
| 1 | — | $512 | — | — |
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Grading Poliwrath — FAQ
Is Poliwrath worth grading?
A PSA 10 Poliwrath sells for $2,305 against $25.38 raw: a $2,280 spread, 91× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($100) 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 $2,305 versus $25.38 for a raw near-mint copy — a 91× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Poliwrath?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,305, ahead of CGC 10 at $186. 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.
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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