Is Team Rocket's Proton worth grading?
Pokémon · Destined Rivals · 177/182 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Team Rocket's Proton brings $27.33 versus $0.17 raw — a $27.16 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.17
- PSA 10
- $27.33
- Gem premium
- 161×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $27.33 | +$2.16 | −$22.84 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $0.17 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 | $27.33 | 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.
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Grading Team Rocket's Proton — FAQ
Is Team Rocket's Proton worth grading?
A PSA 10 Team Rocket's Proton brings $27.33 versus $0.17 raw — a $27.16 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 Team Rocket's Proton worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Team Rocket's Proton (Destined Rivals 177/182) sells for about $27.33 versus $0.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 161× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
What centering does Team Rocket's Proton 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.
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