Is Pichu worth grading?
Pokémon · Expedition Base Set · 22/165 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pichu sells for $40,000 against $305 raw: a $39,695 spread, 131× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,912) 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)
- $305
- PSA 10
- $40,000
- PSA 9
- $3,912
- Gem premium
- 131×
- As of
- Oct 2, 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 | $40,000 | +$39,670 | +$39,645 | +$39,545 |
| PSA 9 | $3,912 | +$3,582 | +$3,557 | +$3,457 |
| PSA 8 | $772 | +$442 | +$417 | +$317 |
Net = sale price − $305 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% | $12,934 | +$12,579 |
| 50% | $21,956 | +$21,601 |
| 75% | $30,978 | +$30,623 |
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 | $40,000 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,707 | −$38,293 | 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 Pichu — FAQ
Is Pichu worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pichu sells for $40,000 against $305 raw: a $39,695 spread, 131× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,912) 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 Pichu worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pichu (Expedition Base Set 22/165) sells for about $40,000 versus $305 for a raw near-mint copy — a 131× premium as of Oct 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pichu?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $40,000, ahead of CGC 10 at $1,707. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pichu 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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