Is Swampert worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Swampert sells for $500 against $0.52 raw: a $499 spread, 962× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.88) 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)
- $0.52
- PSA 10
- $500
- PSA 9
- $34.88
- Gem premium
- 962×
- As of
- Sep 26, 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 | $500 | +$474 | +$449 | +$349 |
| PSA 9 | $34.88 | +$9.36 | −$15.64 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $34.69 | +$9.17 | −$15.83 | −$116 |
Net = sale price − $0.52 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% | $151 | +$101 |
| 50% | $267 | +$217 |
| 75% | $384 | +$333 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $500 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12.27 | −$488 | 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 Swampert — FAQ
Is Swampert worth grading?
A PSA 10 Swampert sells for $500 against $0.52 raw: a $499 spread, 962× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.88) 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 Swampert worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Swampert (Fusion Strike 064/264) sells for about $500 versus $0.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 962× premium as of Sep 26, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Swampert?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $500, ahead of CGC 10 at $12.27. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Swampert 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 Swampert break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Swampert breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.88).
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