Is Raticate worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Raticate sells for $1,100 against $0.70 raw: a $1,099 spread, 1571× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.95) 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)
- $0.70
- PSA 10
- $1,100
- PSA 9
- $49.95
- Gem premium
- 1571×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $1,100 | +$1,074 | +$1,049 | +$949 |
| PSA 9 | $49.95 | +$24.25 | −$0.75 | −$101 |
| PSA 8 | $20.13 | −$5.57 | −$30.57 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $0.70 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% | $312 | +$262 |
| 50% | $575 | +$524 |
| 75% | $837 | +$787 |
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 | $1,100 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $50.00 | −$1,050 | 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.
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Grading Raticate — FAQ
Is Raticate worth grading?
A PSA 10 Raticate sells for $1,100 against $0.70 raw: a $1,099 spread, 1571× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.95) 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 Raticate worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Raticate (HS—Undaunted 34/90) sells for about $1,100 versus $0.70 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1571× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Raticate?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,100, ahead of CGC 10 at $50.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does 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 Raticate break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Raticate breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.95).
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