Is Lucario worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lucario sells for $221 against $12.28 raw: a $209 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($55.46) 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)
- $12.28
- PSA 10
- $221
- PSA 9
- $55.46
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $221 | +$184 | +$159 | +$58.72 |
| PSA 9 | $55.46 | +$18.18 | −$6.82 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $19.60 | −$17.68 | −$42.68 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $12.28 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% | $96.84 | +$34.56 |
| 50% | $138 | +$75.95 |
| 75% | $180 | +$117 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $221 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $199 | −$22.00 | 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 | $221 | $199 |
| 9 | $57.36 | $49.99 |
| 8.5 | — | $28.23 |
| 8 | $19.60 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $3.25 |
| 7 | $25.00 | — |
| 4 | $9.00 | — |
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Grading Lucario — FAQ
Is Lucario worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lucario sells for $221 against $12.28 raw: a $209 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($55.46) 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 (Next Destinies 64/99) sells for about $221 versus $12.28 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lucario?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $221, ahead of CGC 10 at $199. 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.
What gem rate makes grading Lucario break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lucario breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $55.46).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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