Is Torkoal V worth grading?
Pokémon · Sword & Shield · 024/202 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 47× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Torkoal V sells for $44.58 against $0.95 raw: a $43.63 spread, 47× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.40) 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)
- $0.95
- PSA 10
- $44.58
- PSA 9
- $18.40
- Gem premium
- 47×
- 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 | $44.58 | +$18.63 | −$6.37 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $18.40 | −$7.55 | −$32.55 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $8.00 | −$17.95 | −$42.95 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.95 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% | $24.95 | −$26.00 |
| 50% | $31.49 | −$19.46 |
| 75% | $38.04 | −$12.91 |
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 | $44.58 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.02 | −$21.56 | 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 Torkoal V — FAQ
Is Torkoal V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Torkoal V sells for $44.58 against $0.95 raw: a $43.63 spread, 47× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.40) 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 Torkoal V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Torkoal V (Sword & Shield 024/202) sells for about $44.58 versus $0.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 47× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Torkoal V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $44.58, ahead of CGC 10 at $23.02. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Torkoal V 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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