Is Pachirisu worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pachirisu sells for $1,884 against $20.06 raw: a $1,864 spread, 94× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($125) 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)
- $20.06
- PSA 10
- $1,884
- PSA 9
- $125
- Gem premium
- 94×
- 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 | $1,884 | +$1,839 | +$1,814 | +$1,714 |
| PSA 9 | $125 | +$80.04 | +$55.04 | −$44.96 |
| PSA 8 | $38.46 | −$6.60 | −$31.60 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $20.06 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% | $565 | +$495 |
| 50% | $1,004 | +$934 |
| 75% | $1,444 | +$1,374 |
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 | $1,884 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $160 | −$1,724 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $146 | $27.28 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $12.25 | — | — |
| 9 | $172 | $17.98 | — | $5.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $7.04 | — | $6.00 |
| 8 | $38.46 | $9.97 | — | — |
| 7 | $10.00 | — | $17.88 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $4.25 | — | — |
| 6 | $25.00 | — | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $9.00 | — | — |
| 5 | $39.99 | — | — | — |
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Grading Pachirisu — FAQ
Is Pachirisu worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pachirisu sells for $1,884 against $20.06 raw: a $1,864 spread, 94× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($125) 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 Pachirisu worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pachirisu (Great Encounters 5/106) sells for about $1,884 versus $20.06 for a raw near-mint copy — a 94× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pachirisu?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,884, ahead of CGC 10 at $160. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pachirisu 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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