Is Flying Pikachu V worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Flying Pikachu V sells for $231 against $4.53 raw: a $226 spread, 51× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.13) 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)
- $4.53
- PSA 10
- $231
- PSA 9
- $32.13
- Gem premium
- 51×
- 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 | $231 | +$201 | +$176 | +$76.07 |
| PSA 9 | $32.13 | +$2.60 | −$22.40 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $24.33 | −$5.20 | −$30.20 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $4.53 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% | $81.75 | +$27.22 |
| 50% | $131 | +$76.84 |
| 75% | $181 | +$126 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. 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 | $231 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $89.83 | −$141 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $41.74 | −$189 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.17 | −$190 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $231 | $41.74 | — | $40.17 | $89.83 | $92.94 |
| 9.5 | — | $16.61 | $26.75 | $22.76 | — | — |
| 9 | $32.13 | $14.42 | $23.28 | $14.15 | $19.82 | $25.97 |
| 8.5 | $26.42 | $11.38 | $7.00 | $13.00 | $14.50 | — |
| 8 | $24.33 | $8.01 | — | — | $15.50 | $23.35 |
| 7.5 | — | $8.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $13.53 | $4.25 | — | $7.00 | — | $107 |
| 6 | $9.59 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $17.05 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | $10.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | $7.50 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Flying Pikachu V — FAQ
Is Flying Pikachu V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Flying Pikachu V sells for $231 against $4.53 raw: a $226 spread, 51× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.13) 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 V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Flying Pikachu V (Celebrations) sells for about $231 versus $4.53 for a raw near-mint copy — a 51× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Flying Pikachu V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $231, ahead of TAG 10 at $89.83. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Flying Pikachu V 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 Flying Pikachu V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Flying Pikachu V breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.13).
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