Is Poliwrath worth grading?
Pokémon · Neo Discovery · 9/75 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Poliwrath sells for $4,345 against $78.90 raw: a $4,267 spread, 55× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($468) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $78.90
- PSA 10
- $4,345
- PSA 9
- $468
- Gem premium
- 55×
- As of
- Sep 14, 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 | $4,345 | +$4,242 | +$4,217 | +$4,117 |
| PSA 9 | $468 | +$364 | +$339 | +$239 |
| PSA 8 | $145 | +$41.35 | +$16.35 | −$83.65 |
Net = sale price − $78.90 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% | $1,437 | +$1,308 |
| 50% | $2,407 | +$2,278 |
| 75% | $3,376 | +$3,247 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $609 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $221 | −$388 | 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 Poliwrath — FAQ
Is Poliwrath worth grading?
A PSA 10 Poliwrath sells for $4,345 against $78.90 raw: a $4,267 spread, 55× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($468) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Poliwrath worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Poliwrath (Neo Discovery 9/75) sells for about $4,345 versus $78.90 for a raw near-mint copy — a 55× premium as of Sep 14, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Poliwrath?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $609, ahead of CGC 10 at $221. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Poliwrath 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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