Is Pikachu worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pikachu sells for $110 against $20.95 raw: a $88.81 spread, 5.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($165) 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)
- $20.95
- PSA 10
- $110
- PSA 9
- $165
- Gem premium
- 5.2×
- 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 | $110 | +$63.81 | +$38.81 | −$61.19 |
| PSA 9 | $165 | +$119 | +$94.21 | −$5.79 |
| PSA 8 | $73.07 | +$27.12 | +$2.12 | −$97.88 |
Net = sale price − $20.95 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% | $151 | +$80.36 |
| 50% | $137 | +$66.51 |
| 75% | $124 | +$52.66 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $225 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $110 | −$115 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $110 | $225 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $98.51 | — |
| 9 | $1,950 | $287 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $150 | — |
| 8 | $43.72 | $74.99 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $8.00 | — |
| 7 | $128 | — | $15.00 |
| 6.5 | — | $45.00 | — |
| 6 | $29.75 | — | — |
| 5 | $139 | — | — |
| 4 | $56.73 | — | — |
| 3 | $15.00 | — | — |
| 1 | $100 | — | — |
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Grading Pikachu — FAQ
Is Pikachu worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pikachu sells for $110 against $20.95 raw: a $88.81 spread, 5.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($165) 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 Pikachu worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pikachu (Mysterious Treasures 94/123) sells for about $110 versus $20.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.2× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pikachu?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $225, ahead of PSA 10 at $110. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pikachu need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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