Is Giovanni's Meowth worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Giovanni's Meowth sells for $352 against $7.37 raw: a $345 spread, 48× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.06) 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)
- $7.37
- PSA 10
- $352
- PSA 9
- $48.06
- 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 | $352 | +$320 | +$295 | +$195 |
| PSA 9 | $48.06 | +$15.69 | −$9.31 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $31.00 | −$1.37 | −$26.37 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $7.37 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% | $124 | +$66.73 |
| 50% | $200 | +$143 |
| 75% | $276 | +$219 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $352 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $275 | −$77.25 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $15.50 | −$337 | 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 | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $99.26 | $15.50 | — | $275 |
| 9.5 | — | $10.80 | — | — |
| 9 | $19.86 | $14.30 | — | — |
| 8.5 | $38.00 | $5.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $16.70 | $8.00 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $8.62 | — | — |
| 7 | $14.87 | — | $15.85 | — |
| 6 | $18.00 | — | — | — |
| 3 | $10.50 | — | — | — |
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Grading Giovanni's Meowth — FAQ
Is Giovanni's Meowth worth grading?
A PSA 10 Giovanni's Meowth sells for $352 against $7.37 raw: a $345 spread, 48× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.06) 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 Giovanni's Meowth worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Giovanni's Meowth (Gym Challenge 74/132) sells for about $352 versus $7.37 for a raw near-mint copy — a 48× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Giovanni's Meowth?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $352, ahead of TAG 10 at $275. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Giovanni's Meowth 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 Giovanni's Meowth break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Giovanni's Meowth breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.06).
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