Is Snorlax worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 15× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Snorlax sells for $254 against $17.47 raw: a $236 spread, 15× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($42.17) 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)
- $17.47
- PSA 10
- $254
- PSA 9
- $42.17
- Gem premium
- 15×
- As of
- Oct 6, 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 | $254 | +$211 | +$186 | +$86.38 |
| PSA 9 | $42.17 | −$0.30 | −$25.30 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $27.31 | −$15.16 | −$40.16 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $17.47 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% | $95.09 | +$27.62 |
| 50% | $148 | +$80.54 |
| 75% | $201 | +$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $261 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $254 | −$6.88 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $77.59 | −$183 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $73.66 | −$187 | 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 Snorlax — FAQ
Is Snorlax worth grading?
A PSA 10 Snorlax sells for $254 against $17.47 raw: a $236 spread, 15× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($42.17) 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 Snorlax worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Snorlax (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos 051) sells for about $254 versus $17.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Oct 6, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Snorlax?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $261, ahead of PSA 10 at $254. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Snorlax need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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 $42.17).
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