Is Snorlax worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Snorlax sells for $1,500 against $16.22 raw: a $1,484 spread, 92× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($162) 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)
- $16.22
- PSA 10
- $1,500
- PSA 9
- $162
- Gem premium
- 92×
- 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 | $1,500 | +$1,459 | +$1,434 | +$1,334 |
| PSA 9 | $162 | +$121 | +$96.20 | −$3.80 |
| PSA 8 | $31.45 | −$9.77 | −$34.77 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $16.22 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% | $497 | +$431 |
| 50% | $831 | +$765 |
| 75% | $1,166 | +$1,099 |
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 | $1,500 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $44.40 | −$1,456 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,500 | $44.40 |
| 9.5 | — | $50.00 |
| 9 | $25.00 | $125 |
| 8.5 | — | $75.00 |
| 8 | $55.13 | $19.00 |
| 7 | $425 | — |
| 6 | $13.00 | — |
| 5 | $15.00 | — |
| 4 | $25.00 | — |
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Grading Snorlax — FAQ
Is Snorlax worth grading?
A PSA 10 Snorlax sells for $1,500 against $16.22 raw: a $1,484 spread, 92× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($162) 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 Snorlax worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Snorlax (Rising Rivals 81/111) sells for about $1,500 versus $16.22 for a raw near-mint copy — a 92× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Snorlax?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,500, ahead of CGC 10 at $44.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Snorlax 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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