Is Sneasel worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 481× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Sneasel sells for $154 against $0.32 raw: a $154 spread, 481× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.32
- PSA 10
- $154
- PSA 9
- $16.76
- Gem premium
- 481×
- 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 | $154 | +$129 | +$104 | +$3.72 |
| PSA 9 | $16.76 | −$8.56 | −$33.56 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $5.05 | −$20.27 | −$45.27 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.32 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% | $51.08 | +$0.76 |
| 50% | $85.40 | +$35.08 |
| 75% | $120 | +$69.40 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $154 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$122 | 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 | $154 | $32.00 | — |
| 9 | $16.76 | — | $6.71 |
| 8 | $5.05 | — | — |
| 7 | $9.96 | — | — |
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Grading Sneasel — FAQ
Is Sneasel worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sneasel sells for $154 against $0.32 raw: a $154 spread, 481× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Sneasel worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sneasel (Mega Evolution Black Star Promos 020) sells for about $154 versus $0.32 for a raw near-mint copy — a 481× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sneasel?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $154, ahead of CGC 10 at $32.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sneasel 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.
What gem rate makes grading Sneasel break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sneasel breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $16.76).
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