Is Snorlax worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Snorlax sells for $235 against $133 raw: a $102 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($400) 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)
- $133
- PSA 10
- $235
- PSA 9
- $400
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $235 | +$76.89 | +$51.89 | −$48.11 |
| PSA 9 | $400 | +$242 | +$217 | +$117 |
| PSA 8 | $105 | −$53.00 | −$78.00 | −$178 |
Net = sale price − $133 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% | $359 | +$175 |
| 50% | $317 | +$134 |
| 75% | $276 | +$93.06 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $4,050 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $742 | −$3,308 | 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 | BGS | SGC | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $4,050 | $742 | — | — | $598 |
| 9.5 | — | $210 | $250 | $355 | — |
| 9 | $309 | $306 | $85.75 | — | $97.01 |
| 8.5 | $440 | $171 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $287 | $75.00 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $30.47 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | $99.76 | — | — | $13.00 | — |
| 5 | $118 | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | $75.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | $199 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Snorlax — FAQ
Is Snorlax worth grading?
A PSA 10 Snorlax sells for $235 against $133 raw: a $102 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($400) 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 Snorlax worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Snorlax (FireRed & LeafGreen 15/112) sells for about $235 versus $133 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Snorlax?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $4,050, ahead of CGC 10 at $742. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Snorlax 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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