Is Lugia worth grading?
Pokémon · Secret Wonders · 14/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lugia sells for $3,099 against $220 raw: a $2,879 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,202) 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)
- $220
- PSA 10
- $3,099
- PSA 9
- $4,202
- Gem premium
- 14×
- As of
- Oct 5, 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 | $3,099 | +$2,854 | +$2,829 | +$2,729 |
| PSA 9 | $4,202 | +$3,957 | +$3,932 | +$3,832 |
| PSA 8 | $580 | +$335 | +$310 | +$210 |
Net = sale price − $220 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% | $3,926 | +$3,656 |
| 50% | $3,650 | +$3,380 |
| 75% | $3,375 | +$3,105 |
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 | $3,099 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,112 | −$987 | 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 Lugia — FAQ
Is Lugia worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lugia sells for $3,099 against $220 raw: a $2,879 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,202) 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 Lugia worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lugia (Secret Wonders 14/132) sells for about $3,099 versus $220 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Oct 5, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lugia?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $3,099, ahead of CGC 10 at $2,112. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lugia 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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