Is Swampert worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Swampert sells for $115 against $1.35 raw: a $114 spread, 85× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.63) 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)
- $1.35
- PSA 10
- $115
- PSA 9
- $41.63
- Gem premium
- 85×
- 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 | $115 | +$88.65 | +$63.65 | −$36.35 |
| PSA 9 | $41.63 | +$15.28 | −$9.72 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $45.00 | +$18.65 | −$6.35 | −$106 |
Net = sale price − $1.35 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% | $59.97 | +$8.62 |
| 50% | $78.31 | +$26.97 |
| 75% | $96.66 | +$45.31 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $130 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $115 | −$14.98 | 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 | $115 | $130 | — |
| 9 | $41.63 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $24.99 | $8.00 |
| 8 | $45.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $10.00 | — | — |
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Grading Swampert — FAQ
Is Swampert worth grading?
A PSA 10 Swampert sells for $115 against $1.35 raw: a $114 spread, 85× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.63) 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 (Primal Clash 35/160) sells for about $115 versus $1.35 for a raw near-mint copy — a 85× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Swampert?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $130, ahead of PSA 10 at $115. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Swampert need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.63).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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