Is Clemont's Quick Wit worth grading?
Pokémon · Surging Sparks · 167/191 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Clemont's Quick Wit brings $26.00 versus $0.08 raw — a $25.92 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.08
- PSA 10
- $26.00
- PSA 9
- $19.00
- Gem premium
- 325×
- 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 | $26.00 | +$0.92 | −$24.08 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $19.00 | −$6.08 | −$31.08 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $0.08 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% | $20.75 | −$29.33 |
| 50% | $22.50 | −$27.58 |
| 75% | $24.25 | −$25.83 |
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 | $26.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.80 | −$3.20 | 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 Clemont's Quick Wit — FAQ
Is Clemont's Quick Wit worth grading?
A PSA 10 Clemont's Quick Wit brings $26.00 versus $0.08 raw — a $25.92 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Clemont's Quick Wit worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Clemont's Quick Wit (Surging Sparks 167/191) sells for about $26.00 versus $0.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 325× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Clemont's Quick Wit?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $26.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $22.80. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Clemont's Quick Wit 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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