Is Wally's Compassion worth grading?
Pokémon · Mega Evolution · 186/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Wally's Compassion brings $58.32 versus $20.40 raw — a $37.92 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.11) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $20.40
- PSA 10
- $58.32
- PSA 9
- $21.11
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- As of
- Aug 24, 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 | $58.32 | +$12.92 | −$12.08 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $21.11 | −$24.29 | −$49.29 | −$149 |
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | −$30.40 | −$55.40 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $20.40 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% | $30.41 | −$39.99 |
| 50% | $39.72 | −$30.68 |
| 75% | $49.02 | −$21.38 |
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 | $86.84 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $58.32 | −$28.52 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.59 | −$58.25 | 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 Wally's Compassion — FAQ
Is Wally's Compassion worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wally's Compassion brings $58.32 versus $20.40 raw — a $37.92 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.11) 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 186/132) sells for about $58.32 versus $20.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Aug 24, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wally's Compassion?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $86.84, ahead of PSA 10 at $58.32. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wally's Compassion 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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