Is Oshawott worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Oshawott brings $34.48 versus $0.17 raw — a $34.31 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.32) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.17
- PSA 10
- $34.48
- PSA 9
- $16.32
- Gem premium
- 203×
- 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 | $34.48 | +$9.31 | −$15.69 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $16.32 | −$8.85 | −$33.85 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $21.20 | −$3.97 | −$28.97 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $0.17 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% | $20.86 | −$29.31 |
| 50% | $25.40 | −$24.77 |
| 75% | $29.94 | −$20.23 |
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 | $129 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.92 | −$103 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $65.07 | $15.00 | — | — | $36.62 |
| 9.5 | — | — | $10.09 | — | — |
| 9 | $19.98 | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | $21.20 | $5.50 | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | — | — | $10.00 | — |
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Grading Oshawott — FAQ
Is Oshawott worth grading?
A PSA 10 Oshawott brings $34.48 versus $0.17 raw — a $34.31 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.32) 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 $34.48 versus $0.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 203× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Oshawott?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $129, ahead of CGC 10 at $25.92. 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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