Is Misty's Poliwrath worth grading?
Pokémon · Gym Heroes · 31/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Misty's Poliwrath sells for $146 against $36.02 raw: a $110 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($83.08) 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)
- $36.02
- PSA 10
- $146
- PSA 9
- $83.08
- Gem premium
- 4.1×
- 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 | $146 | +$85.04 | +$60.04 | −$39.96 |
| PSA 9 | $83.08 | +$22.06 | −$2.94 | −$103 |
| PSA 8 | $62.63 | +$1.61 | −$23.39 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $36.02 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% | $98.83 | +$12.80 |
| 50% | $115 | +$28.55 |
| 75% | $130 | +$44.29 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $146 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $72.05 | −$74.01 | 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.
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Grading Misty's Poliwrath — FAQ
Is Misty's Poliwrath worth grading?
A PSA 10 Misty's Poliwrath sells for $146 against $36.02 raw: a $110 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($83.08) 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 Misty's Poliwrath worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Misty's Poliwrath (Gym Heroes 31/132) sells for about $146 versus $36.02 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.1× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Misty's Poliwrath?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $146, ahead of CGC 10 at $72.05. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Misty's Poliwrath 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 Misty's Poliwrath break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Misty's Poliwrath breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $83.08).
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