Is Raichu LV.X worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Raichu LV.X sells for $3,698 against $105 raw: a $3,594 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($633) 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)
- $105
- PSA 10
- $3,698
- PSA 9
- $633
- Gem premium
- 35×
- 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 | $3,698 | +$3,569 | +$3,544 | +$3,444 |
| PSA 9 | $633 | +$503 | +$478 | +$378 |
| PSA 8 | $341 | +$212 | +$187 | +$86.88 |
Net = sale price − $105 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% | $1,399 | +$1,245 |
| 50% | $2,166 | +$2,011 |
| 75% | $2,932 | +$2,777 |
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 | $3,698 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $327 | −$3,371 | 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 | $3,698 | $327 | — |
| 9 | $633 | $350 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $69.85 | $67.85 |
| 8 | $341 | $76.08 | — |
| 7 | $107 | $23.07 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $33.00 | — |
| 6 | $59.11 | $21.00 | — |
| 5 | $64.16 | — | — |
| 4.5 | — | $23.00 | — |
| 4 | $60.00 | — | — |
| 1 | $47.95 | — | — |
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Grading Raichu LV.X — FAQ
Is Raichu LV.X worth grading?
A PSA 10 Raichu LV.X sells for $3,698 against $105 raw: a $3,594 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($633) 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 LV.X worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Raichu LV.X (Stormfront 99/100) sells for about $3,698 versus $105 for a raw near-mint copy — a 35× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Raichu LV.X?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $3,698, ahead of CGC 10 at $327. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Raichu LV.X 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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