Is Popplio worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 72× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Popplio sells for $150 against $2.08 raw: a $147 spread, 72× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.08
- PSA 10
- $150
- Gem premium
- 72×
- 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 | $150 | +$122 | +$97.42 | −$2.58 |
| PSA 8 | $4.00 | −$23.08 | −$48.08 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $2.08 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $150 | best | 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 |
|---|---|
| 10 | $150 |
| 8 | $4.00 |
| 7 | $9.99 |
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Grading Popplio — FAQ
Is Popplio worth grading?
A PSA 10 Popplio sells for $150 against $2.08 raw: a $147 spread, 72× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Popplio worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Popplio (SM Black Star Promos SM03) sells for about $150 versus $2.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 72× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
What centering does Popplio 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?
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