Is Snivy worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 25× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Snivy sells for $128 against $5.08 raw: a $123 spread, 25× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.49) 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)
- $5.08
- PSA 10
- $128
- PSA 9
- $24.49
- Gem premium
- 25×
- As of
- Aug 19, 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 | $128 | +$97.94 | +$72.94 | −$27.06 |
| PSA 9 | $24.49 | −$5.59 | −$30.59 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $7.50 | −$22.58 | −$47.58 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $5.08 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% | $50.37 | −$4.71 |
| 50% | $76.26 | +$21.18 |
| 75% | $102 | +$47.06 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 30%. 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 | $128 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.72 | −$104 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $128 | $23.72 |
| 9 | $24.49 | $13.20 |
| 8 | $7.50 | — |
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Grading Snivy — FAQ
Is Snivy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Snivy sells for $128 against $5.08 raw: a $123 spread, 25× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.49) 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 Snivy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Snivy (Mega Evolution Black Star Promos 049) sells for about $128 versus $5.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Aug 19, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Snivy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $128, ahead of CGC 10 at $23.72. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Snivy 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 Snivy break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Snivy breaks even when it gems about 30% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $24.49).
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