Is Lucario worth grading?
Pokémon · Plasma Storm · 77/135 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 26× premium in CGC 1
A CGC 1 Lucario sells for $69.99 against $2.70 raw: a $67.29 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.70
- CGC 1
- $69.99
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 — CGC 1 | $69.99 | +$42.29 | +$17.29 | −$82.71 |
| PSA 8 | $10.00 | −$17.70 | −$42.70 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $2.70 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | $10.00 | — |
| 7 | $14.50 | — |
| 1 | — | $69.99 |
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Grading Lucario — FAQ
Is Lucario worth grading?
A CGC 1 Lucario sells for $69.99 against $2.70 raw: a $67.29 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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