Is Lickitung worth grading?
Pokémon · Base Set 2 · 48/130 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lickitung sells for $40.73 against $1.79 raw: a $38.94 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.77) 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)
- $1.79
- PSA 10
- $40.73
- PSA 9
- $27.77
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $40.73 | +$13.94 | −$11.06 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $27.77 | +$0.98 | −$24.02 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $10.00 | −$16.79 | −$41.79 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.79 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% | $31.01 | −$20.78 |
| 50% | $34.25 | −$17.54 |
| 75% | $37.49 | −$14.30 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $40.73 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$18.73 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $40.73 | $22.00 |
| 9 | $27.77 | $13.28 |
| 8.5 | — | $5.01 |
| 8 | $10.00 | $8.06 |
| 5 | $19.00 | — |
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Grading Lickitung — FAQ
Is Lickitung worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lickitung sells for $40.73 against $1.79 raw: a $38.94 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.77) 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 Lickitung worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lickitung (Base Set 2 48/130) sells for about $40.73 versus $1.79 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lickitung?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $40.73, ahead of CGC 10 at $22.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lickitung 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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