Is Galarian Slowking worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Galarian Slowking sells for $203 against $0.53 raw: a $203 spread, 384× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.60) 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)
- $0.53
- PSA 10
- $203
- PSA 9
- $56.60
- Gem premium
- 384×
- 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 | $203 | +$178 | +$153 | +$52.87 |
| PSA 9 | $56.60 | +$31.07 | +$6.07 | −$93.93 |
| PSA 8 | $49.00 | +$23.47 | −$1.53 | −$102 |
Net = sale price − $0.53 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% | $93.30 | +$42.77 |
| 50% | $130 | +$79.47 |
| 75% | $167 | +$116 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $203 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $118 | −$85.40 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $125 | $118 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $19.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $56.60 | — | — | $75.00 |
| 8.5 | — | — | $7.00 | — |
| 8 | $49.00 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $45.50 | — | — | — |
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Grading Galarian Slowking — FAQ
Is Galarian Slowking worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galarian Slowking sells for $203 against $0.53 raw: a $203 spread, 384× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.60) 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 Slowking worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Galarian Slowking (Chilling Reign 098/198) sells for about $203 versus $0.53 for a raw near-mint copy — a 384× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galarian Slowking?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $203, ahead of CGC 10 at $118. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Galarian Slowking 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.
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