Is ルカリオEX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 ルカリオEX sells for $68.27 against $12.13 raw: a $56.14 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($69.95) 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)
- $12.13
- PSA 10
- $68.27
- PSA 9
- $69.95
- Gem premium
- 5.6×
- 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 | $68.27 | +$31.14 | +$6.14 | −$93.86 |
| PSA 9 | $69.95 | +$32.82 | +$7.82 | −$92.18 |
| PSA 8 | $16.00 | −$21.13 | −$46.13 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $12.13 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% | $69.53 | +$7.40 |
| 50% | $69.11 | +$6.98 |
| 75% | $68.69 | +$6.56 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $68.27 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$43.27 | 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 | $68.27 | $25.00 |
| 9 | $69.95 | — |
| 8 | $16.00 | — |
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Grading ルカリオEX — FAQ
Is ルカリオEX worth grading?
A PSA 10 ルカリオEX sells for $68.27 against $12.13 raw: a $56.14 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($69.95) 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 ルカリオEX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ルカリオEX (プレミアムチャンピオンパック 074/131) sells for about $68.27 versus $12.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ルカリオEX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $68.27, ahead of CGC 10 at $25.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ルカリオEX 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.
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