Is Lapras worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lapras sells for $716 against $27.01 raw: a $689 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($121) 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)
- $27.01
- PSA 10
- $716
- PSA 9
- $121
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $716 | +$664 | +$639 | +$539 |
| PSA 9 | $121 | +$69.42 | +$44.42 | −$55.58 |
| PSA 8 | $57.83 | +$5.82 | −$19.18 | −$119 |
Net = sale price − $27.01 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% | $270 | +$193 |
| 50% | $419 | +$342 |
| 75% | $567 | +$490 |
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 | $1,325 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $599 | −$726 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,325 | $599 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $39.67 | $32.00 | — |
| 9 | $897 | $650 | — | $81.62 |
| 8.5 | — | $25.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $344 | $90.00 | — | $229 |
| 7 | $321 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $45.93 | — | — | — |
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Grading Lapras — FAQ
Is Lapras worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lapras sells for $716 against $27.01 raw: a $689 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($121) 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 Lapras worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lapras (Skyridge 71/144) sells for about $716 versus $27.01 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lapras?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,325, ahead of CGC 10 at $599. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lapras 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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