Is Snover worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Snover brings $39.24 versus $2.23 raw — a $37.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.97) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.23
- PSA 10
- $39.24
- PSA 9
- $17.97
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $39.24 | +$12.01 | −$12.99 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $17.97 | −$9.26 | −$34.26 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $12.83 | −$14.40 | −$39.40 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $2.23 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% | $23.29 | −$28.94 |
| 50% | $28.61 | −$23.63 |
| 75% | $33.92 | −$18.31 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $41.11 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $39.24 | −$1.87 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $14.06 | −$27.05 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $5.00 | −$36.11 | 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 | BGS | SGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $39.24 | $14.06 | — | $5.00 | $41.11 | $38.11 |
| 9.5 | — | — | $25.99 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $17.97 | $10.56 | — | — | $10.78 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $3.25 | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | $12.83 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $7.52 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | $12.50 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Snover — FAQ
Is Snover worth grading?
A PSA 10 Snover brings $39.24 versus $2.23 raw — a $37.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.97) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Snover worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Snover (Mega Evolution 140/132) sells for about $39.24 versus $2.23 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Snover?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $41.11, ahead of PSA 10 at $39.24. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Snover need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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.
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