Is Oshawott worth grading?
Pokémon · White Flare · 021/086 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Oshawott brings $34.77 versus $0.20 raw — a $34.57 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.77) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.20
- PSA 10
- $34.77
- PSA 9
- $15.77
- Gem premium
- 174×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $34.77 | +$9.57 | −$15.43 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $15.77 | −$9.43 | −$34.43 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $21.70 | −$3.50 | −$28.50 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $0.20 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% | $20.52 | −$29.68 |
| 50% | $25.27 | −$24.93 |
| 75% | $30.02 | −$20.18 |
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 | $34.77 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $16.40 | −$18.37 | 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 Oshawott — FAQ
Is Oshawott worth grading?
A PSA 10 Oshawott brings $34.77 versus $0.20 raw — a $34.57 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.77) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Oshawott worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Oshawott (White Flare 021/086) sells for about $34.77 versus $0.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 174× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Oshawott?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $34.77, ahead of CGC 10 at $16.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Oshawott 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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