Is Meowth worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Meowth sells for $126 against $1.71 raw: a $124 spread, 73× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.46) 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)
- $1.71
- PSA 10
- $126
- PSA 9
- $40.46
- Gem premium
- 73×
- 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 | +$98.79 | +$73.79 | −$26.21 |
| PSA 9 | $40.46 | +$13.75 | −$11.25 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $34.99 | +$8.28 | −$16.72 | −$117 |
Net = sale price − $1.71 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% | $61.72 | +$10.01 |
| 50% | $82.98 | +$31.27 |
| 75% | $104 | +$52.53 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $1,375 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $307 | −$1,068 | 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 | $1,375 | $307 |
| 9.5 | — | $80.00 |
| 9 | $56.51 | $49.99 |
| 8.5 | — | $79.90 |
| 8 | $74.70 | — |
| 7 | $29.97 | — |
| 6 | $6.00 | — |
| 5 | $29.00 | — |
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Grading Meowth — FAQ
Is Meowth worth grading?
A PSA 10 Meowth sells for $126 against $1.71 raw: a $124 spread, 73× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.46) 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 Meowth worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Meowth (FireRed & LeafGreen 69/112) sells for about $126 versus $1.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 73× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Meowth?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,375, ahead of CGC 10 at $307. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Meowth 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.
What gem rate makes grading Meowth break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Meowth breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.46).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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