Is Lapras worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lapras sells for $16,668 against $157 raw: a $16,512 spread, 106× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($593) 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)
- $157
- PSA 10
- $16,668
- PSA 9
- $593
- Gem premium
- 106×
- As of
- Aug 10, 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 | $16,668 | +$16,487 | +$16,462 | +$16,362 |
| PSA 9 | $593 | +$412 | +$387 | +$287 |
| PSA 8 | $263 | +$81.11 | +$56.11 | −$43.89 |
Net = sale price − $157 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% | $4,612 | +$4,405 |
| 50% | $8,631 | +$8,424 |
| 75% | $12,650 | +$12,443 |
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 | $16,668 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $7,600 | −$9,068 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $1,590 | −$15,078 | 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 | $2,008 | $345 | — | — | $7,600 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $127 | $1,149 | $400 | — | — |
| 9 | $188 | $101 | $89.85 | $360 | — | $120 |
| 8.5 | $93.33 | $74.39 | $17.23 | $69.73 | — | — |
| 8 | $83.43 | $52.61 | $48.29 | $29.51 | $68.02 | $67.39 |
| 7.5 | $55.00 | $26.97 | $21.10 | — | $45.03 | — |
| 7 | $45.13 | $31.60 | $38.31 | $28.40 | $80.05 | $38.04 |
| 6.5 | — | $24.40 | — | — | $99.99 | — |
| 6 | $28.30 | $22.49 | — | $10.45 | $200 | $34.07 |
| 5.5 | — | $14.45 | $15.65 | — | $50.00 | — |
| 5 | $27.84 | $15.65 | $9.00 | $19.94 | — | — |
| 4.5 | — | $13.28 | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | $26.29 | $15.76 | $15.87 | — | $62.06 | — |
| 3.5 | — | $29.89 | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | $17.86 | $14.92 | — | $35.00 | — | — |
| 2.5 | — | $20.00 | $13.00 | — | — | — |
| 2 | $14.24 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | $82.44 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Lapras — FAQ
Is Lapras worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lapras sells for $16,668 against $157 raw: a $16,512 spread, 106× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($593) 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 Lapras worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lapras (Fossil 10/62) sells for about $16,668 versus $157 for a raw near-mint copy — a 106× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lapras?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $16,668, ahead of TAG 10 at $7,600. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lapras 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.
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