Is Pawmo worth grading?
Pokémon · Paldean Fates · 143/091 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 9.9× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Pawmo sells for $54.93 against $5.57 raw: a $49.36 spread, 9.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.81) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.57
- PSA 10
- $54.93
- PSA 9
- $16.81
- Gem premium
- 9.9×
- 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 | $54.93 | +$24.36 | −$0.64 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $16.81 | −$13.76 | −$38.76 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $8.70 | −$21.87 | −$46.87 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $5.57 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% | $26.34 | −$29.23 |
| 50% | $35.87 | −$19.70 |
| 75% | $45.40 | −$10.17 |
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 | $54.93 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.99 | −$34.94 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $12.00 | −$42.93 | 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 Pawmo — FAQ
Is Pawmo worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pawmo sells for $54.93 against $5.57 raw: a $49.36 spread, 9.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.81) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Pawmo worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pawmo (Paldean Fates 143/091) sells for about $54.93 versus $5.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.9× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pawmo?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $54.93, ahead of CGC 10 at $19.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pawmo 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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