Is Pikachu ☆ worth grading?
Pokémon · Holon Phantoms · 104/110 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pikachu ☆ sells for $143,635 against $900 raw: a $142,735 spread, 160× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($20,462) 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)
- $900
- PSA 10
- $143,635
- PSA 9
- $20,462
- Gem premium
- 160×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $143,635 | +$142,710 | +$142,685 | +$142,585 |
| PSA 9 | $20,462 | +$19,537 | +$19,512 | +$19,412 |
| PSA 8 | $16,787 | +$15,862 | +$15,837 | +$15,737 |
Net = sale price − $900 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% | $51,255 | +$50,305 |
| 50% | $82,048 | +$81,098 |
| 75% | $112,842 | +$111,892 |
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 | $143,635 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19,812 | −$123,822 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17,948 | −$125,686 | 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 Pikachu ☆ — FAQ
Is Pikachu ☆ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pikachu ☆ sells for $143,635 against $900 raw: a $142,735 spread, 160× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($20,462) 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 Pikachu ☆ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pikachu ☆ (Holon Phantoms 104/110) sells for about $143,635 versus $900 for a raw near-mint copy — a 160× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pikachu ☆?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $143,635, ahead of SGC 10 at $19,812. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pikachu ☆ 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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