Is Wally's Compassion worth grading?
Pokémon · Mega Evolution · 176/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Wally's Compassion brings $31.09 versus $2.79 raw — a $28.30 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.79
- PSA 10
- $31.09
- PSA 9
- $14.95
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $31.09 | +$3.30 | −$21.70 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $14.95 | −$12.84 | −$37.84 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $7.31 | −$20.48 | −$45.48 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.79 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% | $18.98 | −$33.80 |
| 50% | $23.02 | −$29.77 |
| 75% | $27.05 | −$25.73 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $31.09 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $13.47 | −$17.62 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $31.09 | $13.47 | $40.50 |
| 9 | $14.95 | $4.23 | — |
| 8 | $7.31 | — | — |
| 7 | $9.50 | — | — |
| 6 | $7.50 | — | — |
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Grading Wally's Compassion — FAQ
Is Wally's Compassion worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wally's Compassion brings $31.09 versus $2.79 raw — a $28.30 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Wally's Compassion worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wally's Compassion (Mega Evolution 176/132) sells for about $31.09 versus $2.79 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wally's Compassion?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $31.09, ahead of CGC 10 at $13.47. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wally's Compassion 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.
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