Is Squirtle worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Squirtle sells for $70.00 against $2.37 raw: a $67.63 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.19) 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)
- $2.37
- PSA 10
- $70.00
- PSA 9
- $28.19
- Gem premium
- 30×
- 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 | $70.00 | +$42.63 | +$17.63 | −$82.37 |
| PSA 9 | $28.19 | +$0.82 | −$24.18 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $26.61 | −$0.76 | −$25.76 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $2.37 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% | $38.64 | −$13.73 |
| 50% | $49.09 | −$3.27 |
| 75% | $59.55 | +$7.18 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 58%. 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 | $1,100 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $100 | −$1,000 | 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 | $1,100 | $100 |
| 9.5 | — | $49.00 |
| 9 | $91.45 | $26.99 |
| 8 | $99.00 | $5.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $17.99 |
| 7 | $27.00 | — |
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Grading Squirtle — FAQ
Is Squirtle worth grading?
A PSA 10 Squirtle sells for $70.00 against $2.37 raw: a $67.63 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.19) 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 Squirtle worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Squirtle (Team Up 22/181) sells for about $70.00 versus $2.37 for a raw near-mint copy — a 30× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Squirtle?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,100, ahead of CGC 10 at $100. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Squirtle 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 Squirtle break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Squirtle breaks even when it gems about 58% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.19).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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