Is Slowpoke worth grading?
Pokémon · Stellar Crown · 057/142 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 17× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Slowpoke sells for $46.29 against $2.66 raw: a $43.63 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.00) 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)
- $2.66
- PSA 10
- $46.29
- PSA 9
- $12.00
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $46.29 | +$18.63 | −$6.37 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $12.00 | −$15.66 | −$40.66 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $10.00 | −$17.66 | −$42.66 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $2.66 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% | $20.57 | −$32.09 |
| 50% | $29.14 | −$23.52 |
| 75% | $37.72 | −$14.94 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $61.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $46.29 | −$14.71 | 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 Slowpoke — FAQ
Is Slowpoke worth grading?
A PSA 10 Slowpoke sells for $46.29 against $2.66 raw: a $43.63 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.00) 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 Slowpoke worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Slowpoke (Stellar Crown 057/142) sells for about $46.29 versus $2.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Slowpoke?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $61.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.29. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Slowpoke need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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