Is Slowbro worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A CGC 9 Slowbro sells for $98.80 against $4.10 raw: a $94.70 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($55.00) 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)
- $4.10
- CGC 9
- $98.80
- PSA 9
- $55.00
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 — CGC 9 | $98.80 | +$69.70 | +$44.70 | −$55.30 |
| PSA 9 | $55.00 | +$25.90 | +$0.90 | −$99.10 |
| PSA 8 | $11.00 | −$18.10 | −$43.10 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $4.10 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% | $65.95 | +$11.85 |
| 50% | $76.90 | +$22.80 |
| 75% | $87.85 | +$33.75 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | $55.00 | $98.80 |
| 8 | $11.00 | — |
| 7 | — | $11.00 |
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Grading Slowbro — FAQ
Is Slowbro worth grading?
A CGC 9 Slowbro sells for $98.80 against $4.10 raw: a $94.70 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($55.00) 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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