Is Galarian Slowpoke worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Galarian Slowpoke sells for $979 against $7.14 raw: a $972 spread, 137× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($84.14) 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)
- $7.14
- PSA 10
- $979
- PSA 9
- $84.14
- Gem premium
- 137×
- 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 | $979 | +$947 | +$922 | +$822 |
| PSA 9 | $84.14 | +$52.00 | +$27.00 | −$73.00 |
| PSA 8 | $47.73 | +$15.59 | −$9.41 | −$109 |
Net = sale price − $7.14 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% | $308 | +$251 |
| 50% | $532 | +$474 |
| 75% | $755 | +$698 |
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 | $979 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $106 | −$873 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $979 | $106 | — |
| 9 | $84.14 | $99.73 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $3.25 | $29.56 |
| 8 | $47.73 | — | — |
| 7 | $24.54 | — | — |
| 6 | $10.59 | — | — |
| 4 | $20.69 | — | — |
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Grading Galarian Slowpoke — FAQ
Is Galarian Slowpoke worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galarian Slowpoke sells for $979 against $7.14 raw: a $972 spread, 137× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($84.14) 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 (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $979 versus $7.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 137× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galarian Slowpoke?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $979, ahead of CGC 10 at $106. 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.
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