Is Snorlax worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Snorlax sells for $246 against $10.36 raw: a $235 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.83) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.36
- PSA 10
- $246
- PSA 9
- $35.83
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 | $246 | +$210 | +$185 | +$85.42 |
| PSA 9 | $35.83 | +$0.47 | −$24.53 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $6.50 | −$28.86 | −$53.86 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $10.36 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% | $88.32 | +$27.96 |
| 50% | $141 | +$80.44 |
| 75% | $193 | +$133 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $246 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $71.98 | −$174 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $48.11 | −$198 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $246 | $71.98 | — | — | $48.11 | $50.72 |
| 9.5 | — | $27.95 | $36.88 | $9.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $35.83 | — | $20.00 | — | $37.30 | $22.80 |
| 8 | $6.50 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Snorlax — FAQ
Is Snorlax worth grading?
A PSA 10 Snorlax sells for $246 against $10.36 raw: a $235 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.83) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Snorlax worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Snorlax (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos 122) sells for about $246 versus $10.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Snorlax?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $246, ahead of CGC 10 at $71.98. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Snorlax 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.
What gem rate makes grading Snorlax break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Snorlax breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.83).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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