Is Team Rocket's Meowth worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 691× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Team Rocket's Meowth sells for $62.22 against $0.09 raw: a $62.13 spread, 691× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.09
- PSA 10
- $62.22
- Gem premium
- 691×
- 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 | $62.22 | +$37.13 | +$12.13 | −$87.87 |
| PSA 8 | $7.50 | −$17.59 | −$42.59 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.09 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $62.22 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.00 | −$28.22 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $62.22 | $34.00 | — | $37.18 |
| 9 | — | — | $4.25 | — |
| 8 | $7.50 | — | — | — |
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Grading Team Rocket's Meowth — FAQ
Is Team Rocket's Meowth worth grading?
A PSA 10 Team Rocket's Meowth sells for $62.22 against $0.09 raw: a $62.13 spread, 691× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Team Rocket's Meowth worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Team Rocket's Meowth (Ascended Heroes 161/217) sells for about $62.22 versus $0.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 691× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Team Rocket's Meowth?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $62.22, ahead of CGC 10 at $34.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Team Rocket's Meowth 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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