Is ミニリュウ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 ミニリュウ sells for $222 against $9.42 raw: a $213 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.95) 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)
- $9.42
- PSA 10
- $222
- PSA 9
- $59.95
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 | $222 | +$188 | +$163 | +$62.58 |
| PSA 9 | $59.95 | +$25.53 | +$0.53 | −$99.47 |
Net = sale price − $9.42 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% | $100 | +$41.04 |
| 50% | $141 | +$81.56 |
| 75% | $181 | +$122 |
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 | $222 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.09 | −$203 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $222 | $19.09 |
| 9 | $59.95 | — |
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Grading ミニリュウ — FAQ
Is ミニリュウ worth grading?
A PSA 10 ミニリュウ sells for $222 against $9.42 raw: a $213 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.95) 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 ミニリュウ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ミニリュウ (ドラゴンセレクション 002/020) sells for about $222 versus $9.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ミニリュウ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $222, ahead of CGC 10 at $19.09. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ミニリュウ 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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