Is Swampert worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Swampert sells for $851 against $26.11 raw: a $825 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($73.91) 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)
- $26.11
- PSA 10
- $851
- PSA 9
- $73.91
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 | $851 | +$800 | +$775 | +$675 |
| PSA 9 | $73.91 | +$22.80 | −$2.20 | −$102 |
| PSA 8 | $30.05 | −$21.06 | −$46.06 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $26.11 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% | $268 | +$192 |
| 50% | $463 | +$386 |
| 75% | $657 | +$581 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $4,225 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $840 | −$3,385 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $3,150 | $840 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $125 | — | — |
| 9 | $720 | $180 | $457 | — |
| 8.5 | $36.00 | $125 | $115 | $223 |
| 8 | $125 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $15.30 | $19.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $229 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $39.83 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $69.00 | — | — | — |
| 1 | $130 | — | — | — |
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Grading Swampert — FAQ
Is Swampert worth grading?
A PSA 10 Swampert sells for $851 against $26.11 raw: a $825 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($73.91) 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 Swampert worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Swampert (Emerald 11/106) sells for about $851 versus $26.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Swampert?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $4,225, ahead of CGC 10 at $840. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Swampert 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 Swampert break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Swampert breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $73.91).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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