Is Galarian Slowpoke worth grading?
Pokémon · Chilling Reign · 054/198 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Galarian Slowpoke sells for $100 against $0.26 raw: a $99.74 spread, 385× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.97) 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)
- $0.26
- PSA 10
- $100
- PSA 9
- $39.97
- Gem premium
- 385×
- 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 | $100 | +$74.74 | +$49.74 | −$50.26 |
| PSA 9 | $39.97 | +$14.71 | −$10.29 | −$110 |
Net = sale price − $0.26 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% | $54.98 | +$4.72 |
| 50% | $69.98 | +$19.72 |
| 75% | $84.99 | +$34.73 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. 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 | $100 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.99 | −$82.01 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $100 | $17.99 |
| 9 | $40.00 | — |
| 7 | $7.50 | — |
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Grading Galarian Slowpoke — FAQ
Is Galarian Slowpoke worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galarian Slowpoke sells for $100 against $0.26 raw: a $99.74 spread, 385× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.97) 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 Galarian Slowpoke worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Galarian Slowpoke (Chilling Reign 054/198) sells for about $100 versus $0.26 for a raw near-mint copy — a 385× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galarian Slowpoke?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $100, ahead of CGC 10 at $17.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Galarian Slowpoke 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 Slowpoke break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Galarian Slowpoke breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.97).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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