Is Slaking V worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Slaking V brings $31.15 versus $0.72 raw — a $30.43 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.93) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.72
- PSA 10
- $31.15
- PSA 9
- $18.93
- Gem premium
- 43×
- 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 | $31.15 | +$5.43 | −$19.57 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $18.93 | −$6.79 | −$31.79 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $14.00 | −$11.72 | −$36.72 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $0.72 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% | $21.98 | −$28.73 |
| 50% | $25.04 | −$25.68 |
| 75% | $28.09 | −$22.63 |
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 | $31.15 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $15.39 | −$15.76 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $24.14 | $15.39 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $9.98 | — |
| 9 | $10.00 | $11.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $2.00 | $3.25 |
| 8 | $14.00 | — | — |
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Grading Slaking V — FAQ
Is Slaking V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Slaking V brings $31.15 versus $0.72 raw — a $30.43 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.93) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Slaking V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Slaking V (Pokémon GO 058/078) sells for about $31.15 versus $0.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 43× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Slaking V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $31.15, ahead of CGC 10 at $15.39. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Slaking V 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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