Is Totodile worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Totodile sells for $106 against $0.40 raw: a $106 spread, 265× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($80.00) 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)
- $0.40
- PSA 10
- $106
- PSA 9
- $80.00
- Gem premium
- 265×
- 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 | $106 | +$80.73 | +$55.73 | −$44.27 |
| PSA 9 | $80.00 | +$54.60 | +$29.60 | −$70.40 |
| PSA 8 | $12.56 | −$12.84 | −$37.84 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $0.40 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% | $86.53 | +$36.13 |
| 50% | $93.06 | +$42.66 |
| 75% | $99.60 | +$49.20 |
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 | $139 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$107 | 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 | $139 | $32.00 |
| 9 | $14.98 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $19.99 |
| 8 | $12.56 | — |
| 7 | $16.50 | — |
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Grading Totodile — FAQ
Is Totodile worth grading?
A PSA 10 Totodile sells for $106 against $0.40 raw: a $106 spread, 265× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($80.00) 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 Totodile worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Totodile (Shining Legends 18/73) sells for about $106 versus $0.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 265× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Totodile?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $139, ahead of CGC 10 at $32.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Totodile 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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