Is _____'s Pikachu worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 _____'s Pikachu sells for $227 against $34.78 raw: a $193 spread, 6.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($71.98) 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)
- $34.78
- PSA 10
- $227
- PSA 9
- $71.98
- Gem premium
- 6.5×
- As of
- Aug 29, 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 | $227 | +$168 | +$143 | +$42.69 |
| PSA 9 | $71.98 | +$12.20 | −$12.80 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $51.61 | −$8.17 | −$33.17 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $34.78 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% | $111 | +$26.07 |
| 50% | $150 | +$64.94 |
| 75% | $189 | +$104 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $255 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $227 | −$27.09 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $183 | −$71.96 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $147 | −$108 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $110 | −$145 | 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.
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Grading _____'s Pikachu — FAQ
Is _____'s Pikachu worth grading?
A PSA 10 _____'s Pikachu sells for $227 against $34.78 raw: a $193 spread, 6.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($71.98) 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 _____'s Pikachu worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 _____'s Pikachu (Celebrations: Classic Collection) sells for about $227 versus $34.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.5× premium as of Aug 29, 2026.
Which grading company is best for _____'s Pikachu?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $255, ahead of PSA 10 at $227. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does _____'s Pikachu need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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 _____'s Pikachu break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting _____'s Pikachu breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $71.98).
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