Is Blastoise worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Blastoise sells for $67.11 against $10.47 raw: a $56.64 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.40) 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)
- $10.47
- PSA 10
- $67.11
- PSA 9
- $44.40
- Gem premium
- 6.4×
- 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 | $67.11 | +$31.64 | +$6.64 | −$93.36 |
| PSA 9 | $44.40 | +$8.93 | −$16.07 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $29.95 | −$5.52 | −$30.52 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $10.47 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% | $50.08 | −$10.39 |
| 50% | $55.75 | −$4.72 |
| 75% | $61.43 | +$0.96 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 71%. 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 | $229 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11.00 | −$218 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $229 | $11.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $48.00 | — |
| 9 | $165 | $25.00 | $38.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $50.00 | — |
| 8 | $34.38 | — | — |
| 7 | $34.96 | — | — |
| 6 | $15.50 | — | — |
| 5 | $15.95 | — | — |
| 3 | $64.29 | — | — |
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Grading Blastoise — FAQ
Is Blastoise worth grading?
A PSA 10 Blastoise sells for $67.11 against $10.47 raw: a $56.64 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.40) 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 Blastoise worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Blastoise (Team Up 25/181) sells for about $67.11 versus $10.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Blastoise?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $229, ahead of CGC 10 at $11.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Blastoise 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 Blastoise break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Blastoise breaks even when it gems about 71% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.40).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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