Is Lapras worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lapras sells for $611 against $26.72 raw: a $584 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($123) 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)
- $26.72
- PSA 10
- $611
- PSA 9
- $123
- Gem premium
- 23×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $611 | +$559 | +$534 | +$434 |
| PSA 9 | $123 | +$71.48 | +$46.48 | −$53.52 |
| PSA 8 | $48.67 | −$3.05 | −$28.05 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $26.72 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% | $245 | +$168 |
| 50% | $367 | +$290 |
| 75% | $489 | +$412 |
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 | $611 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $256 | −$355 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $117 | $135 | — | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $56.36 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $50.23 | $17.67 | $34.00 | $13.48 | $45.78 |
| 8.5 | — | $10.92 | — | $12.00 | — |
| 8 | $23.05 | $28.69 | $7.00 | — | $24.59 |
| 7.5 | — | $12.00 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $23.48 | $14.41 | — | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $20.50 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $14.38 | $8.00 | — | $23.25 | — |
| 5 | $13.39 | $11.67 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $15.77 | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | — | $85.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Lapras — FAQ
Is Lapras worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lapras sells for $611 against $26.72 raw: a $584 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($123) 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 25/62) sells for about $611 versus $26.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lapras?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $611, ahead of CGC 10 at $256. 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.
Is your Pokémon 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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