Is Snorlax worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Snorlax brings $35.02 versus $0.98 raw — a $34.04 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.98
- PSA 10
- $35.02
- PSA 9
- $12.99
- Gem premium
- 36×
- 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 | $35.02 | +$9.04 | −$15.96 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $12.99 | −$12.99 | −$37.99 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $26.61 | +$0.63 | −$24.37 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $0.98 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% | $18.50 | −$32.48 |
| 50% | $24.01 | −$26.97 |
| 75% | $29.51 | −$21.47 |
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 | $558 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $68.40 | −$490 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $558 | $68.40 | — | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $36.96 | — | $15.50 | — |
| 9 | $41.05 | $26.00 | $25.00 | — | $10.50 |
| 8 | $15.50 | $22.00 | — | — | $17.50 |
| 7 | $20.87 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | $12.47 | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | $7.50 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Snorlax — FAQ
Is Snorlax worth grading?
A PSA 10 Snorlax brings $35.02 versus $0.98 raw — a $34.04 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Snorlax worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Snorlax (Sword & Shield 140/202) sells for about $35.02 versus $0.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 36× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Snorlax?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $558, ahead of CGC 10 at $68.40. 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.
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