Is Flying Pikachu worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Flying Pikachu sells for $2,306 against $73.34 raw: a $2,232 spread, 31× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($292) 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)
- $73.34
- PSA 10
- $2,306
- PSA 9
- $292
- Gem premium
- 31×
- 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 | $2,306 | +$2,207 | +$2,182 | +$2,082 |
| PSA 9 | $292 | +$193 | +$168 | +$68.23 |
| PSA 8 | $137 | +$38.97 | +$13.97 | −$86.03 |
Net = sale price − $73.34 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% | $795 | +$672 |
| 50% | $1,299 | +$1,175 |
| 75% | $1,802 | +$1,679 |
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 | $2,306 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $499 | −$1,807 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $69.25 | −$2,236 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $2,306 | $499 | — | $69.25 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $199 | $70.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $292 | $110 | $130 | — | $29.96 |
| 8.5 | — | $96.36 | — | — | $26.00 |
| 8 | $137 | $21.30 | $62.00 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $89.38 | $402 | — | — |
| 7 | $43.41 | $59.29 | — | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $21.60 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $50.55 | $8.56 | — | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $20.02 | — | — | — |
| 5 | — | $29.00 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $53.58 | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | $150 | $35.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Flying Pikachu — FAQ
Is Flying Pikachu worth grading?
A PSA 10 Flying Pikachu sells for $2,306 against $73.34 raw: a $2,232 spread, 31× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($292) 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 Flying Pikachu worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Flying Pikachu (Wizards Black Star Promos 25) sells for about $2,306 versus $73.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 31× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Flying Pikachu?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,306, ahead of CGC 10 at $499. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Flying 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?
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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