Is Pikachu worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pikachu sells for $1,287 against $25.82 raw: a $1,261 spread, 50× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($190) 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)
- $25.82
- PSA 10
- $1,287
- PSA 9
- $190
- Gem premium
- 50×
- As of
- Aug 19, 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 | $1,287 | +$1,236 | +$1,211 | +$1,111 |
| PSA 9 | $190 | +$139 | +$114 | +$13.72 |
| PSA 8 | $73.61 | +$22.79 | −$2.21 | −$102 |
Net = sale price − $25.82 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% | $464 | +$388 |
| 50% | $738 | +$663 |
| 75% | $1,013 | +$937 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $1,306 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $900 | −$406 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| SGC 10 | $500 | −$806 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $325 | −$980 | 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 | SGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,306 | $165 | — | $67.47 | $900 | $351 |
| 9.5 | $50.00 | $23.49 | $57.74 | $70.02 | — | — |
| 9 | $51.82 | $41.72 | $36.56 | $29.97 | $194 | $39.45 |
| 8.5 | $25.00 | $19.99 | $24.36 | $7.41 | $130 | — |
| 8 | $62.58 | $20.25 | $14.71 | $17.47 | $51.00 | $46.31 |
| 7.5 | $27.96 | $5.50 | $20.44 | — | $21.00 | — |
| 7 | $25.03 | $14.37 | $6.00 | $12.56 | — | $22.50 |
| 6.5 | $51.00 | $13.01 | $9.00 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $20.79 | $8.47 | — | — | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $6.85 | $16.00 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $36.59 | $11.00 | — | $4.48 | $30.00 | — |
| 4.5 | — | $12.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | $18.26 | $20.00 | — | $10.50 | — | — |
| 3.5 | — | $12.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | $9.82 | — | — | $5.00 | $10.00 | — |
| 2 | $29.12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | $56.00 | — | — | $15.00 | — | $24.29 |
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Grading Pikachu — FAQ
Is Pikachu worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pikachu sells for $1,287 against $25.82 raw: a $1,261 spread, 50× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($190) 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 Pikachu worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pikachu (Jungle 60/64) sells for about $1,287 versus $25.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 50× premium as of Aug 19, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pikachu?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,306, ahead of TAG 10 at $900. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pikachu 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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