Is Galarian Slowbro V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 41× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Galarian Slowbro V sells for $55.09 against $1.36 raw: a $53.73 spread, 41× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.87) 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)
- $1.36
- PSA 10
- $55.09
- PSA 9
- $20.87
- Gem premium
- 41×
- 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 | $55.09 | +$28.73 | +$3.73 | −$96.27 |
| PSA 9 | $20.87 | −$5.49 | −$30.49 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $12.10 | −$14.26 | −$39.26 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $1.36 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% | $29.43 | −$21.93 |
| 50% | $37.98 | −$13.38 |
| 75% | $46.54 | −$4.82 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 89%. 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 | $55.09 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.80 | −$33.29 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18.75 | −$36.34 | 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 Galarian Slowbro V — FAQ
Is Galarian Slowbro V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galarian Slowbro V sells for $55.09 against $1.36 raw: a $53.73 spread, 41× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.87) 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 Galarian Slowbro V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Galarian Slowbro V (Darkness Ablaze 099/189) sells for about $55.09 versus $1.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 41× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galarian Slowbro V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $55.09, ahead of CGC 10 at $21.80. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Galarian Slowbro 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.
What gem rate makes grading Galarian Slowbro V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Galarian Slowbro V breaks even when it gems about 89% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $20.87).
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