Is Lucario worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lucario sells for $484 against $20.85 raw: a $463 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($134) 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)
- $20.85
- PSA 10
- $484
- PSA 9
- $134
- 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 | $484 | +$438 | +$413 | +$313 |
| PSA 9 | $134 | +$87.74 | +$62.74 | −$37.26 |
| PSA 8 | $23.17 | −$22.68 | −$47.68 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $20.85 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% | $221 | +$150 |
| 50% | $309 | +$238 |
| 75% | $396 | +$325 |
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 | $484 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.00 | −$463 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $484 | $21.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $69.00 | — |
| 9 | $74.00 | $69.86 | — |
| 8 | $27.91 | $16.97 | — |
| 7.5 | — | — | $10.50 |
| 7 | $26.11 | — | — |
| 6 | $19.13 | — | — |
| 5 | $26.00 | — | — |
| 1 | — | $375 | — |
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Grading Lucario — FAQ
Is Lucario worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lucario sells for $484 against $20.85 raw: a $463 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($134) 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 Lucario worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lucario (Legendary Treasures 80/113) sells for about $484 versus $20.85 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lucario?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $484, ahead of CGC 10 at $21.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lucario 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?
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