Guardian TCG
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Tentacool Grading Value — Is It Worth Grading?

Raw price: $0.35 | PSA 10 value: $186.33 | Gem rate: 42.9%

Verdict: Strong Yes — high gem rate and excellent ROI

Estimated grading ROI: 816% (assumes ~$20 PSA economy submission)

How to Decide

  1. Check the price gap: Raw $0.35 vs PSA 10 $186.33
  2. Evaluate gem rate: 42.9% chance of PSA 10
  3. Calculate ROI: After $20 grading fee, ROI is ~816%
  4. Inspect condition: Only submit cards likely to grade 9+