Is Ethan's Slugma worth grading?
Pokémon · Ascended Heroes · 023/217 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Ethan's Slugma sell for $21.50, only $21.37 above the $0.13 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.13
- PSA 10
- $21.50
- Gem premium
- 165×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $21.50 | −$3.63 | −$28.63 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $0.13 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 | $123 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $6.50 | −$116 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 Ethan's Slugma — FAQ
Is Ethan's Slugma worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Ethan's Slugma sell for $21.50, only $21.37 above the $0.13 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Ethan's Slugma worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ethan's Slugma (Ascended Heroes 023/217) sells for about $21.50 versus $0.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 165× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ethan's Slugma?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $123, ahead of TAG 10 at $6.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ethan's Slugma 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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