Is Lt. Surge's Raticate worth grading?
Pokémon · Gym Challenge · 53/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Raticate sells for $217 against $3.35 raw: a $214 spread, 65× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.39) 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)
- $3.35
- PSA 10
- $217
- PSA 9
- $28.39
- Gem premium
- 65×
- 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 | $217 | +$189 | +$164 | +$63.80 |
| PSA 9 | $28.39 | +$0.04 | −$24.96 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $18.93 | −$9.42 | −$34.42 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $3.35 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% | $75.58 | +$22.23 |
| 50% | $123 | +$69.42 |
| 75% | $170 | +$117 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $217 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.94 | −$193 | 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 | $217 | $8.05 |
| 9 | $26.00 | $15.95 |
| 8 | $17.50 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $12.00 |
| 7 | $18.00 | $8.00 |
| 5 | $13.00 | — |
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Grading Lt. Surge's Raticate — FAQ
Is Lt. Surge's Raticate worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Raticate sells for $217 against $3.35 raw: a $214 spread, 65× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.39) 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 Lt. Surge's Raticate worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Raticate (Gym Challenge 53/132) sells for about $217 versus $3.35 for a raw near-mint copy — a 65× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lt. Surge's Raticate?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $217, ahead of CGC 10 at $23.94. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lt. Surge's Raticate 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 Lt. Surge's Raticate break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lt. Surge's Raticate breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.39).
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