Is Slugma worth grading?
Pokémon · Team Rocket Returns · 77/109 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Slugma sells for $92.38 against $0.51 raw: a $91.87 spread, 181× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.11) 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)
- $0.51
- PSA 10
- $92.38
- PSA 9
- $54.11
- Gem premium
- 181×
- 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 | $92.38 | +$66.87 | +$41.87 | −$58.13 |
| PSA 9 | $54.11 | +$28.60 | +$3.60 | −$96.40 |
| PSA 8 | $7.66 | −$17.85 | −$42.85 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.51 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% | $63.68 | +$13.17 |
| 50% | $73.25 | +$22.73 |
| 75% | $82.81 | +$32.30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $94.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $92.38 | −$1.62 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $35.00 | −$59.00 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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.
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Grading Slugma — FAQ
Is Slugma worth grading?
A PSA 10 Slugma sells for $92.38 against $0.51 raw: a $91.87 spread, 181× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.11) 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 Slugma worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Slugma (Team Rocket Returns 77/109) sells for about $92.38 versus $0.51 for a raw near-mint copy — a 181× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Slugma?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $94.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $92.38. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Slugma need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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.
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