Is Squirtle worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 149× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Squirtle sells for $43.16 against $0.29 raw: a $42.87 spread, 149× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($8.97) 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)
- $0.29
- PSA 10
- $43.16
- PSA 9
- $8.97
- Gem premium
- 149×
- 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 | $43.16 | +$17.87 | −$7.13 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $8.97 | −$16.32 | −$41.32 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $5.00 | −$20.29 | −$45.29 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.29 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% | $17.52 | −$32.77 |
| 50% | $26.06 | −$24.23 |
| 75% | $34.61 | −$15.68 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $43.16 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.06 | −$24.10 | 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 Squirtle — FAQ
Is Squirtle worth grading?
A PSA 10 Squirtle sells for $43.16 against $0.29 raw: a $42.87 spread, 149× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($8.97) 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 Squirtle worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Squirtle (Pokémon GO 015/078) sells for about $43.16 versus $0.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 149× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Squirtle?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $43.16, ahead of CGC 10 at $19.06. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Squirtle 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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