Is Swinub worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Swinub sells for $125 against $1.94 raw: a $123 spread, 64× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.87) 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)
- $1.94
- PSA 10
- $125
- PSA 9
- $49.87
- Gem premium
- 64×
- 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 | $125 | +$97.69 | +$72.69 | −$27.31 |
| PSA 9 | $49.87 | +$22.93 | −$2.07 | −$102 |
| PSA 8 | $11.01 | −$15.93 | −$40.93 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $1.94 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% | $68.56 | +$16.62 |
| 50% | $87.25 | +$35.31 |
| 75% | $106 | +$54.00 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $125 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.20 | −$100 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $12.00 | $24.20 | — |
| 9 | $17.42 | $9.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $5.00 | $5.50 |
| 8 | $11.01 | $6.50 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $2.26 | — |
| 3 | — | $5.00 | — |
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Grading Swinub — FAQ
Is Swinub worth grading?
A PSA 10 Swinub sells for $125 against $1.94 raw: a $123 spread, 64× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.87) 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 Swinub worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Swinub (Neo Revelation 57/64) sells for about $125 versus $1.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 64× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Swinub?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $125, ahead of CGC 10 at $24.20. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Swinub 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 Swinub break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Swinub breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.87).
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