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Should You Grade Tentacool? — Complete Grading Analysis

Tentacool grading analysis

Raw price: $0.35 | PSA 10 value: $186.33 | PSA 9 value: $38.99 | Gem rate: 42.9% | PSA population: 21

Verdict: Grade It — strong expected return

Expected value after grading: $91.09 | Expected ROI: 158% | Grading cost (PSA Economy + shipping): $35

Grading Service Cost Comparison

ServiceCostTurnaround
PSA Economy$20 + $15 shipping150+ days
PSA Regular$50 + $15 shipping65 days
PSA Express$100 + $15 shipping20 days
BGS Standard$22 + $15 shipping45 days
CGC Economy$18 + $15 shipping120+ days

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I grade Tentacool?

Grade It — strong expected return. Tentacool raw price is $0.35, PSA 10 is worth $186.33, gem rate is 42.9%. Expected ROI after ~$20 grading + $15 shipping: 158%.

What is Tentacool worth PSA 10?

A PSA 10 Tentacool is currently valued at $186.33, compared to $0.35 raw.

Is Tentacool grading worth it?

Grade It — strong expected return. The expected return of 158% after grading costs suggests grading could be profitable. Always inspect centering, corners, edges, and surface before submitting.

How much does it cost to grade Tentacool?

PSA Economy: ~$20 (150+ days), Regular: ~$50 (65 days), Express: ~$100 (20 days). BGS Standard: ~$22 (45 days). CGC Economy: ~$18. Add ~$15 for shipping each way.

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