Is Mickey Mouse worth grading?
Disney Lorcana · Archazia's Island · 221/204 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mickey Mouse brings $359 versus $192 raw — a $167 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($136) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $192
- PSA 10
- $359
- PSA 9
- $136
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- As of
- Aug 9, 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 | $359 | +$142 | +$117 | +$16.57 |
| PSA 9 | $136 | −$80.59 | −$106 | −$206 |
| PSA 8 | $46.00 | −$171 | −$196 | −$296 |
Net = sale price − $192 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% | $192 | −$50.05 |
| 50% | $248 | +$5.49 |
| 75% | $303 | +$61.03 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 48%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $855 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $359 | −$496 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $359 | $855 |
| 9 | $136 | — |
| 8 | $46.00 | — |
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Grading Mickey Mouse — FAQ
Is Mickey Mouse worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mickey Mouse brings $359 versus $192 raw — a $167 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($136) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Mickey Mouse worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mickey Mouse (Archazia's Island 221/204) sells for about $359 versus $192 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mickey Mouse?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $855, ahead of PSA 10 at $359. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mickey Mouse need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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 Mickey Mouse break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mickey Mouse breaks even when it gems about 48% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $136).
Is your Lorcana card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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