Is Snorlax-GX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Snorlax-GX sells for $1,475 against $16.83 raw: a $1,459 spread, 88× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($69.08) 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)
- $16.83
- PSA 10
- $1,475
- PSA 9
- $69.08
- Gem premium
- 88×
- 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 | $1,475 | +$1,434 | +$1,409 | +$1,309 |
| PSA 9 | $69.08 | +$27.25 | +$2.25 | −$97.75 |
| PSA 8 | $33.46 | −$8.37 | −$33.37 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $16.83 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% | $421 | +$354 |
| 50% | $772 | +$705 |
| 75% | $1,124 | +$1,057 |
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 | $1,475 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $397 | −$1,078 | 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 | BGS | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,475 | $397 | — | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $285 | — | — |
| 9 | $69.08 | — | $59.87 | $11.00 | $99.99 |
| 8.5 | — | $9.60 | — | $17.00 | — |
| 8 | $33.46 | $30.00 | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $3.00 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $20.88 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | $19.15 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $16.82 | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | $10.51 | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | $12.45 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Snorlax-GX — FAQ
Is Snorlax-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Snorlax-GX sells for $1,475 against $16.83 raw: a $1,459 spread, 88× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($69.08) 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 Snorlax-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Snorlax-GX (SM Black Star Promos SM05) sells for about $1,475 versus $16.83 for a raw near-mint copy — a 88× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Snorlax-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,475, ahead of CGC 10 at $397. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Snorlax-GX 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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