Is Galarian Slowking V worth grading?
Pokémon · Chilling Reign · 099/198 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Galarian Slowking V sell for $22.02, only $20.88 above the $1.14 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.01) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.14
- PSA 10
- $22.02
- PSA 9
- $21.01
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $22.02 | −$4.12 | −$29.12 | −$129 |
| PSA 9 | $21.01 | −$5.13 | −$30.13 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $7.04 | −$19.10 | −$44.10 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.14 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% | $21.26 | −$29.88 |
| 50% | $21.52 | −$29.63 |
| 75% | $21.77 | −$29.37 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $22.02 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.35 | −$0.67 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $10.00 | −$12.02 | 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?
PSA 10 copies of Galarian Slowking V sell for $22.02, only $20.88 above the $1.14 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.01) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Galarian Slowking V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Galarian Slowking V (Chilling Reign 099/198) sells for about $22.02 versus $1.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galarian Slowking V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $22.02, ahead of CGC 10 at $21.35. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Galarian Slowking 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.
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