Is Lucky Stadium worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lucky Stadium sells for $6,655 against $1,284 raw: a $5,371 spread, 5.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,481) 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)
- $1,284
- PSA 10
- $6,655
- PSA 9
- $2,481
- Gem premium
- 5.2×
- 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 | $6,655 | +$5,346 | +$5,321 | +$5,221 |
| PSA 9 | $2,481 | +$1,172 | +$1,147 | +$1,047 |
| PSA 8 | $2,100 | +$791 | +$766 | +$666 |
Net = sale price − $1,284 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% | $3,524 | +$2,191 |
| 50% | $4,568 | +$3,234 |
| 75% | $5,611 | +$4,278 |
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 | $6,655 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $3,248 | −$3,407 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $6,655 | $3,248 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $1,900 |
| 9 | $2,481 | $1,304 | $1,179 |
| 8.5 | $2,300 | — | $500 |
| 8 | $2,100 | $1,535 | $1,529 |
| 7.5 | — | — | $1,532 |
| 7 | $1,814 | — | — |
| 6 | $1,489 | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $1,200 | — |
| 5 | $1,691 | — | — |
| 4.5 | — | $1,110 | — |
| 4 | $750 | — | — |
| 3 | $1,113 | — | — |
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Grading Lucky Stadium — FAQ
Is Lucky Stadium worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lucky Stadium sells for $6,655 against $1,284 raw: a $5,371 spread, 5.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,481) 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 Lucky Stadium worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lucky Stadium (Wizards Black Star Promos 41) sells for about $6,655 versus $1,284 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.2× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lucky Stadium?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $6,655, ahead of CGC 10 at $3,248. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lucky Stadium 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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