Is Electrike worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Electrike sells for $114 against $1.43 raw: a $113 spread, 80× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.00) 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)
- $1.43
- PSA 10
- $114
- PSA 9
- $36.00
- Gem premium
- 80×
- 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 | $114 | +$87.57 | +$62.57 | −$37.43 |
| PSA 9 | $36.00 | +$9.57 | −$15.43 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $55.00 | +$28.57 | +$3.57 | −$96.43 |
Net = sale price − $1.43 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% | $55.50 | +$4.07 |
| 50% | $75.00 | +$23.57 |
| 75% | $94.50 | +$43.07 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 20%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $300 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $114 | −$186 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $114 | $59.92 | — |
| 9 | $36.00 | $41.93 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $5.00 | $6.50 |
| 8 | $55.00 | $19.84 | — |
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Grading Electrike — FAQ
Is Electrike worth grading?
A PSA 10 Electrike sells for $114 against $1.43 raw: a $113 spread, 80× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.00) 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 Electrike worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Electrike (Ruby & Sapphire 30/109) sells for about $114 versus $1.43 for a raw near-mint copy — a 80× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Electrike?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $300, ahead of PSA 10 at $114. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Electrike need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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.
What gem rate makes grading Electrike break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Electrike breaks even when it gems about 20% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.00).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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