Is Seismitoad worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Seismitoad sells for $2,430 against $236 raw: a $2,195 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($262) 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)
- $236
- PSA 10
- $2,430
- PSA 9
- $262
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $2,430 | +$2,170 | +$2,145 | +$2,045 |
| PSA 9 | $262 | +$0.91 | −$24.09 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $237 | −$23.38 | −$48.38 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $236 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% | $804 | +$518 |
| 50% | $1,346 | +$1,060 |
| 75% | $1,888 | +$1,602 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $2,430 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $1,227 | −$1,204 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $485 | −$1,945 | 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 | BGS | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $2,430 | $485 | — | $1,227 | $504 |
| 9.5 | — | $250 | $1,094 | — | — |
| 9 | $262 | $155 | $193 | $345 | $192 |
| 8.5 | $196 | $207 | $228 | $125 | — |
| 8 | $237 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $198 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | $105 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Seismitoad — FAQ
Is Seismitoad worth grading?
A PSA 10 Seismitoad sells for $2,430 against $236 raw: a $2,195 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($262) 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 Seismitoad worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Seismitoad (Black Bolt 105/086) sells for about $2,430 versus $236 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Seismitoad?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,430, ahead of TAG 10 at $1,227. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Seismitoad 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 Seismitoad break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Seismitoad breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $262).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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