Is Caterpie worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Caterpie sells for $144 against $0.19 raw: a $144 spread, 758× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.70) 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)
- $0.19
- PSA 10
- $144
- PSA 9
- $41.70
- Gem premium
- 758×
- 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 | $144 | +$119 | +$93.88 | −$6.12 |
| PSA 9 | $41.70 | +$16.51 | −$8.49 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $42.27 | +$17.08 | −$7.92 | −$108 |
Net = sale price − $0.19 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% | $67.29 | +$17.10 |
| 50% | $92.88 | +$42.69 |
| 75% | $118 | +$68.29 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $345 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $321 | −$23.63 | 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $321 | $345 |
| 9.5 | — | $14.00 |
| 9 | $1.25 | $58.61 |
| 8.5 | — | $39.89 |
| 8 | $42.27 | $50.00 |
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Grading Caterpie — FAQ
Is Caterpie worth grading?
A PSA 10 Caterpie sells for $144 against $0.19 raw: a $144 spread, 758× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.70) 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 Caterpie worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Caterpie (Hidden Fates 1/68) sells for about $144 versus $0.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 758× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Caterpie?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $345, ahead of PSA 10 at $321. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Caterpie need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 Caterpie break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Caterpie breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.70).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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