Is Slowpoke worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Slowpoke sells for $49.94 against $19.98 raw: a $29.96 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.40) 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)
- $19.98
- PSA 10
- $49.94
- PSA 9
- $48.40
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $49.94 | +$4.96 | −$20.04 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $48.40 | +$3.42 | −$21.58 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $74.83 | +$29.85 | +$4.85 | −$95.15 |
Net = sale price − $19.98 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% | $48.78 | −$21.20 |
| 50% | $49.17 | −$20.81 |
| 75% | $49.55 | −$20.43 |
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 | $1,605 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $249 | −$1,356 | 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 | $1,605 | $249 |
| 9.5 | — | $125 |
| 9 | $72.43 | $69.92 |
| 8.5 | — | $35.00 |
| 8 | $74.83 | $19.90 |
| 4 | $20.99 | — |
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Grading Slowpoke — FAQ
Is Slowpoke worth grading?
A PSA 10 Slowpoke sells for $49.94 against $19.98 raw: a $29.96 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.40) 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 Slowpoke worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Slowpoke (FireRed & LeafGreen 80/112) sells for about $49.94 versus $19.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Slowpoke?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,605, ahead of CGC 10 at $249. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Slowpoke 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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