Is Luxio worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Luxio sells for $156 against $0.63 raw: a $156 spread, 248× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($25.93) 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)
- $0.63
- PSA 10
- $156
- PSA 9
- $25.93
- Gem premium
- 248×
- 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 | $156 | +$131 | +$106 | +$5.54 |
| PSA 9 | $25.93 | +$0.30 | −$24.70 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $49.98 | +$24.35 | −$0.65 | −$101 |
Net = sale price − $0.63 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% | $58.49 | +$7.86 |
| 50% | $91.05 | +$40.42 |
| 75% | $124 | +$72.98 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. 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 | $628 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $120 | −$508 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $628 | $120 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $41.00 | — |
| 9 | $406 | $40.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $199 | — |
| 8 | $21.56 | — | $2.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $9.00 | — |
| 7 | $33.05 | — | — |
| 4 | $100 | — | — |
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Grading Luxio — FAQ
Is Luxio worth grading?
A PSA 10 Luxio sells for $156 against $0.63 raw: a $156 spread, 248× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($25.93) 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 Luxio worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Luxio (Diamond & Pearl 52/130) sells for about $156 versus $0.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 248× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Luxio?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $628, ahead of CGC 10 at $120. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Luxio 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 Luxio break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Luxio breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $25.93).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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