Is Blaine's Growlithe worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Blaine's Growlithe sells for $116 against $16.70 raw: a $98.87 spread, 6.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.91) 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)
- $16.70
- PSA 10
- $116
- PSA 9
- $48.91
- Gem premium
- 6.9×
- 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 | $116 | +$73.87 | +$48.87 | −$51.13 |
| PSA 9 | $48.91 | +$7.21 | −$17.79 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $41.96 | +$0.26 | −$24.74 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $16.70 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% | $65.57 | −$1.13 |
| 50% | $82.24 | +$15.54 |
| 75% | $98.91 | +$32.20 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 27%. 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 | $116 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $51.44 | −$64.13 | 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 | $39.07 | $3.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $7.00 |
| 9 | $18.52 | $33.71 |
| 8.5 | — | $17.00 |
| 8 | $18.00 | $34.67 |
| 7 | $24.91 | — |
| 6 | $31.95 | — |
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Grading Blaine's Growlithe — FAQ
Is Blaine's Growlithe worth grading?
A PSA 10 Blaine's Growlithe sells for $116 against $16.70 raw: a $98.87 spread, 6.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.91) 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 Blaine's Growlithe worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Blaine's Growlithe (Gym Heroes 35/132) sells for about $116 versus $16.70 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Blaine's Growlithe?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $116, ahead of CGC 10 at $51.44. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Blaine's Growlithe 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 Blaine's Growlithe break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Blaine's Growlithe breaks even when it gems about 27% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.91).
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