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Squirtle Grading Value — Is It Worth Grading?

Raw price: $137.74 | PSA 10 value: $534.47 | Gem rate: 11.6%

Verdict: Maybe — only submit cards in pristine condition

Estimated grading ROI: 239% (assumes ~$20 PSA economy submission)

How to Decide

  1. Check the price gap: Raw $137.74 vs PSA 10 $534.47
  2. Evaluate gem rate: 11.6% chance of PSA 10
  3. Calculate ROI: After $20 grading fee, ROI is ~239%
  4. Inspect condition: Only submit cards likely to grade 9+