Is Qwilfish worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Qwilfish sells for $58.94 against $1.59 raw: a $57.35 spread, 37× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.95) 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)
- $1.59
- PSA 10
- $58.94
- PSA 9
- $99.95
- Gem premium
- 37×
- 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 | $58.94 | +$32.35 | +$7.35 | −$92.65 |
| PSA 9 | $99.95 | +$73.36 | +$48.36 | −$51.64 |
| PSA 8 | $8.72 | −$17.87 | −$42.87 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.59 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% | $89.70 | +$38.11 |
| 50% | $79.44 | +$27.85 |
| 75% | $69.19 | +$17.60 |
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 | $1,875 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $150 | −$1,725 | 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 | $1,875 | $150 |
| 9.5 | — | $72.00 |
| 9 | $64.04 | $54.21 |
| 8.5 | — | $44.99 |
| 8 | $51.83 | $5.50 |
| 7 | $32.94 | — |
| 6 | $34.88 | — |
| 4 | $11.00 | — |
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Grading Qwilfish — FAQ
Is Qwilfish worth grading?
A PSA 10 Qwilfish sells for $58.94 against $1.59 raw: a $57.35 spread, 37× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.95) 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 Qwilfish worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Qwilfish (Team Rocket Returns 27/109) sells for about $58.94 versus $1.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 37× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Qwilfish?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,875, ahead of CGC 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Qwilfish 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?
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