Is Snorlax worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Snorlax sells for $511 against $21.44 raw: a $490 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.76) 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)
- $21.44
- PSA 10
- $511
- PSA 9
- $65.76
- Gem premium
- 24×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $511 | +$465 | +$440 | +$340 |
| PSA 9 | $65.76 | +$19.32 | −$5.68 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $33.51 | −$12.93 | −$37.93 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $21.44 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% | $177 | +$106 |
| 50% | $288 | +$217 |
| 75% | $400 | +$328 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $511 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $335 | −$176 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| SGC 10 | $143 | −$368 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $105 | −$406 | 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 $511 against $21.44 raw: a $490 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.76) 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 (Lost Origin Trainer Gallery TG10/TG30) sells for about $511 versus $21.44 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Snorlax?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $511, ahead of TAG 10 at $335. 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 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $65.76).
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