Is Team Rocket's Proton worth grading?
Pokémon · Destined Rivals · 227/182 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Team Rocket's Proton brings $39.05 versus $2.51 raw — a $36.54 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.12) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.51
- PSA 10
- $39.05
- PSA 9
- $15.12
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $39.05 | +$11.54 | −$13.46 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $15.12 | −$12.39 | −$37.39 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $14.91 | −$12.60 | −$37.60 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $2.51 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% | $21.10 | −$31.41 |
| 50% | $27.08 | −$25.43 |
| 75% | $33.07 | −$19.44 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $39.05 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $38.49 | −$0.56 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $17.06 | −$21.99 | 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 $39.05 versus $2.51 raw — a $36.54 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.12) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Team Rocket's Proton worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Team Rocket's Proton (Destined Rivals 227/182) sells for about $39.05 versus $2.51 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Team Rocket's Proton?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $39.05, ahead of TAG 10 at $38.49. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
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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