Is Meowth worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Meowth sells for $1,278 against $42.53 raw: a $1,235 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($156) 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)
- $42.53
- PSA 10
- $1,278
- PSA 9
- $156
- Gem premium
- 30×
- 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 | $1,278 | +$1,210 | +$1,185 | +$1,085 |
| PSA 9 | $156 | +$88.29 | +$63.29 | −$36.71 |
| PSA 8 | $126 | +$58.27 | +$33.27 | −$66.73 |
Net = sale price − $42.53 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% | $436 | +$344 |
| 50% | $717 | +$624 |
| 75% | $997 | +$905 |
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 | $1,278 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $168 | −$1,109 | 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 | BGS | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,278 | $168 | — | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $75.37 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $156 | $39.43 | — | $175 | $103 |
| 8.5 | — | $51.70 | $20.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $126 | $7.99 | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $30.95 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $47.38 | $17.98 | — | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $29.89 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $29.18 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $21.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 4.5 | — | $10.00 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $19.99 | — | $8.00 | — | — |
| 3 | $19.94 | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | $70.00 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Meowth — FAQ
Is Meowth worth grading?
A PSA 10 Meowth sells for $1,278 against $42.53 raw: a $1,235 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($156) 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 Meowth worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Meowth (Nintendo Black Star Promos 013) sells for about $1,278 versus $42.53 for a raw near-mint copy — a 30× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Meowth?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,278, ahead of CGC 10 at $168. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Meowth 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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