Is Galarian Slowking V worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Galarian Slowking V brings $282 versus $115 raw — a $167 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($102) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $115
- PSA 10
- $282
- PSA 9
- $102
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- As of
- Sep 22, 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 | $282 | +$142 | +$117 | +$17.30 |
| PSA 9 | $102 | −$37.15 | −$62.15 | −$162 |
| PSA 8 | $72.76 | −$66.82 | −$91.82 | −$192 |
Net = sale price − $115 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% | $147 | −$17.29 |
| 50% | $192 | +$27.58 |
| 75% | $237 | +$72.44 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 35%. 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 | $310 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| BGS 10 | $307 | −$2.30 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $282 | −$27.77 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $171 | −$139 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $58.87 | −$251 | 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 Slowking V — FAQ
Is Galarian Slowking V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galarian Slowking V brings $282 versus $115 raw — a $167 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($102) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Galarian Slowking V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Galarian Slowking V (Chilling Reign 179/198) sells for about $282 versus $115 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Sep 22, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galarian Slowking V?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $310, ahead of BGS 10 at $307. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Galarian Slowking V 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 Galarian Slowking V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Galarian Slowking V breaks even when it gems about 35% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $102).
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