Is Swampert worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Swampert sells for $361 against $44.72 raw: a $316 spread, 8.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($122) 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)
- $44.72
- PSA 10
- $361
- PSA 9
- $122
- Gem premium
- 8.1×
- 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 | $361 | +$291 | +$266 | +$166 |
| PSA 9 | $122 | +$52.30 | +$27.30 | −$72.70 |
| PSA 8 | $200 | +$130 | +$105 | +$5.28 |
Net = sale price − $44.72 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% | $182 | +$87.04 |
| 50% | $242 | +$147 |
| 75% | $301 | +$207 |
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 | $6,842 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $250 | −$6,592 | 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 | $6,842 | $250 | — |
| 9 | $333 | $99.99 | — |
| 8 | $106 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $40.00 | — |
| 7 | $36.04 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $23.99 | $35.00 |
| 6 | $26.27 | — | — |
| 5 | $30.02 | — | — |
| 4 | $16.50 | — | — |
| 3 | $19.40 | — | — |
| 1 | $36.01 | — | — |
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Grading Swampert — FAQ
Is Swampert worth grading?
A PSA 10 Swampert sells for $361 against $44.72 raw: a $316 spread, 8.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($122) 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 Swampert worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Swampert (POP Series 1 5/17) sells for about $361 versus $44.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.1× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Swampert?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $6,842, ahead of CGC 10 at $250. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Swampert 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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