Is Turtwig worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Turtwig sells for $1,993 against $15.29 raw: a $1,978 spread, 130× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.00) 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)
- $15.29
- PSA 10
- $1,993
- PSA 9
- $70.00
- Gem premium
- 130×
- 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 | $1,993 | +$1,953 | +$1,928 | +$1,828 |
| PSA 9 | $70.00 | +$29.71 | +$4.71 | −$95.29 |
| PSA 8 | $20.00 | −$20.29 | −$45.29 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $15.29 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% | $551 | +$486 |
| 50% | $1,032 | +$966 |
| 75% | $1,512 | +$1,447 |
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 | $12,939 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $75.33 | −$12,864 | 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 | $12,939 | $75.33 |
| 9 | $450 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $49.99 |
| 8 | $29.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $17.00 |
| 7 | $44.03 | — |
| 6 | $12.50 | — |
| 3 | $49.99 | — |
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Grading Turtwig — FAQ
Is Turtwig worth grading?
A PSA 10 Turtwig sells for $1,993 against $15.29 raw: a $1,978 spread, 130× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.00) 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 Turtwig worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Turtwig (POP Series 6 17/17) sells for about $1,993 versus $15.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 130× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Turtwig?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $12,939, ahead of CGC 10 at $75.33. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Turtwig 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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