Is Smeargle worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Smeargle sells for $364 against $8.24 raw: a $355 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.51) 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)
- $8.24
- PSA 10
- $364
- PSA 9
- $53.51
- Gem premium
- 44×
- 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 | $364 | +$330 | +$305 | +$205 |
| PSA 9 | $53.51 | +$20.27 | −$4.73 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $42.01 | +$8.77 | −$16.23 | −$116 |
Net = sale price − $8.24 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% | $131 | +$72.77 |
| 50% | $209 | +$150 |
| 75% | $286 | +$228 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $364 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $89.96 | −$274 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $364 | $89.96 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $18.00 |
| 9 | $53.51 | $29.94 | — |
| 8 | $18.17 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $8.00 | — |
| 7 | $11.64 | $18.00 | — |
| 6 | $15.00 | — | — |
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Grading Smeargle — FAQ
Is Smeargle worth grading?
A PSA 10 Smeargle sells for $364 against $8.24 raw: a $355 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.51) 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 Smeargle worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Smeargle (HS—Undaunted 8/90) sells for about $364 versus $8.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 44× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Smeargle?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $364, ahead of CGC 10 at $89.96. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Smeargle 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 Smeargle break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Smeargle breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.51).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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