Is Rapidash worth grading?
Pokémon · Delta Species · 52/113 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Rapidash sells for $80.00 against $1.96 raw: a $78.04 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($116) 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)
- $1.96
- PSA 10
- $80.00
- PSA 9
- $116
- Gem premium
- 41×
- 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 | $80.00 | +$53.04 | +$28.04 | −$71.96 |
| PSA 9 | $116 | +$88.94 | +$63.94 | −$36.06 |
| PSA 8 | $75.21 | +$48.25 | +$23.25 | −$76.75 |
Net = sale price − $1.96 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% | $107 | +$54.97 |
| 50% | $97.95 | +$45.99 |
| 75% | $88.97 | +$37.02 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $753 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $197 | −$556 | 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 Rapidash — FAQ
Is Rapidash worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rapidash sells for $80.00 against $1.96 raw: a $78.04 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($116) 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 Rapidash worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rapidash (Delta Species 52/113) sells for about $80.00 versus $1.96 for a raw near-mint copy — a 41× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rapidash?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $753, ahead of CGC 10 at $197. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rapidash 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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