Is Snorlax worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 737× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Snorlax sells for $280 against $0.38 raw: a $280 spread, 737× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.08) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.38
- PSA 10
- $280
- PSA 9
- $13.08
- Gem premium
- 737×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $280 | +$255 | +$230 | +$130 |
| PSA 9 | $13.08 | −$12.30 | −$37.30 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $19.99 | −$5.39 | −$30.39 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $0.38 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% | $79.81 | +$29.43 |
| 50% | $147 | +$96.16 |
| 75% | $213 | +$163 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $1,111 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.00 | −$1,090 | 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 | $1,111 | $21.00 |
| 9 | $18.15 | $11.50 |
| 8.5 | — | $6.68 |
| 8 | $8.46 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $7.50 |
| 7 | $9.38 | — |
| 6 | $14.98 | — |
| 5 | $33.30 | — |
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Grading Snorlax — FAQ
Is Snorlax worth grading?
A PSA 10 Snorlax sells for $280 against $0.38 raw: a $280 spread, 737× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.08) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Snorlax worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Snorlax (Fusion Strike 206/264) sells for about $280 versus $0.38 for a raw near-mint copy — a 737× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Snorlax?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,111, ahead of CGC 10 at $21.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Snorlax 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 Snorlax break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Snorlax breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $13.08).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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