Is Misty's Tentacool worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Misty's Tentacool sells for $633 against $13.13 raw: a $620 spread, 48× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.45) 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)
- $13.13
- PSA 10
- $633
- PSA 9
- $61.45
- Gem premium
- 48×
- 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 | $633 | +$595 | +$570 | +$470 |
| PSA 9 | $61.45 | +$23.32 | −$1.68 | −$102 |
| PSA 8 | $25.15 | −$12.98 | −$37.98 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $13.13 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% | $204 | +$141 |
| 50% | $347 | +$284 |
| 75% | $490 | +$427 |
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 | $633 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.85 | −$599 | 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 | $50.00 | $33.85 | — | — |
| 9 | $20.70 | $6.00 | $28.00 | $9.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $9.78 | — | — |
| 8 | $20.42 | $13.94 | — | — |
| 7 | $19.55 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $18.98 | — | — | — |
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Grading Misty's Tentacool — FAQ
Is Misty's Tentacool worth grading?
A PSA 10 Misty's Tentacool sells for $633 against $13.13 raw: a $620 spread, 48× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.45) 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 Tentacool worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Misty's Tentacool (Gym Heroes 57/132) sells for about $633 versus $13.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 48× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Misty's Tentacool?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $633, ahead of CGC 10 at $33.85. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Misty's Tentacool 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 Tentacool break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Misty's Tentacool breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $61.45).
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