Is Raichu worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Raichu sells for $1,172 against $20.68 raw: a $1,152 spread, 57× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($208) 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)
- $20.68
- PSA 10
- $1,172
- PSA 9
- $208
- Gem premium
- 57×
- 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 | $1,172 | +$1,127 | +$1,102 | +$1,002 |
| PSA 9 | $208 | +$162 | +$137 | +$37.08 |
| PSA 8 | $80.07 | +$34.39 | +$9.39 | −$90.61 |
Net = sale price − $20.68 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% | $449 | +$378 |
| 50% | $690 | +$619 |
| 75% | $931 | +$861 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $1,172 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $214 | −$958 | 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 | $246 | $214 | — |
| 9 | $29.97 | $13.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $24.99 | $19.05 |
| 8 | $80.07 | $28.21 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $30.00 | — |
| 7 | $40.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $34.99 | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $13.20 | — |
| 5 | $12.50 | — | — |
| 1 | $30.03 | — | — |
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Grading Raichu — FAQ
Is Raichu worth grading?
A PSA 10 Raichu sells for $1,172 against $20.68 raw: a $1,152 spread, 57× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($208) 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 Raichu worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Raichu (Mysterious Treasures 15/123) sells for about $1,172 versus $20.68 for a raw near-mint copy — a 57× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Raichu?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,172, ahead of CGC 10 at $214. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Raichu 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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