Is Galarian Slowking V worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Galarian Slowking V brings $323 versus $108 raw — a $215 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($104) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $108
- PSA 10
- $323
- PSA 9
- $104
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- 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 | $323 | +$190 | +$165 | +$65.11 |
| PSA 9 | $104 | −$29.16 | −$54.16 | −$154 |
| PSA 8 | $77.24 | −$55.88 | −$80.88 | −$181 |
Net = sale price − $108 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% | $159 | +$0.66 |
| 50% | $214 | +$55.47 |
| 75% | $268 | +$110 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $337 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $323 | −$13.98 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $285 | −$52.54 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $173 | −$165 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.99 | −$276 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $323 | $173 | $337 | $60.99 | $285 | $254 |
| 9.5 | — | $89.41 | $170 | $62.56 | — | — |
| 9 | $104 | $78.54 | $102 | $69.71 | — | $81.76 |
| 8.5 | — | $79.77 | $24.00 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $77.24 | $98.40 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $58.42 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | $29.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Galarian Slowking V — FAQ
Is Galarian Slowking V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galarian Slowking V brings $323 versus $108 raw — a $215 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($104) 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 $323 versus $108 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.0× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galarian Slowking V?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $337, ahead of PSA 10 at $323. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Galarian Slowking V need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $104).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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