Is Wartortle worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Wartortle sells for $89.68 against $0.71 raw: a $88.97 spread, 126× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.11) 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)
- $0.71
- PSA 10
- $89.68
- PSA 9
- $40.11
- Gem premium
- 126×
- 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 | $89.68 | +$63.97 | +$38.97 | −$61.03 |
| PSA 9 | $40.11 | +$14.40 | −$10.60 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $13.50 | −$12.21 | −$37.21 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $0.71 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% | $52.50 | +$1.79 |
| 50% | $64.90 | +$14.19 |
| 75% | $77.29 | +$26.58 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $158 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.00 | −$148 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $158 | $10.00 | — |
| 9 | $41.06 | $62.99 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $29.99 | — |
| 8 | $13.50 | — | $10.00 |
| 6 | $19.50 | — | — |
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Grading Wartortle — FAQ
Is Wartortle worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wartortle sells for $89.68 against $0.71 raw: a $88.97 spread, 126× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.11) 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 Wartortle worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wartortle (Unbroken Bonds 34/214) sells for about $89.68 versus $0.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 126× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wartortle?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $158, ahead of CGC 10 at $10.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wartortle 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.
What gem rate makes grading Wartortle break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Wartortle breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.11).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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