Is Pikachu worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pikachu sells for $1,000 against $16.40 raw: a $984 spread, 61× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.08) 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)
- $16.40
- PSA 10
- $1,000
- PSA 9
- $70.08
- Gem premium
- 61×
- 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 | $1,000 | +$959 | +$934 | +$834 |
| PSA 9 | $70.08 | +$28.68 | +$3.68 | −$96.32 |
| PSA 8 | $30.99 | −$10.41 | −$35.41 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $16.40 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% | $303 | +$236 |
| 50% | $535 | +$469 |
| 75% | $768 | +$701 |
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 | $1,476 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,042 | −$434 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,476 | $1,042 |
| 9.5 | — | $15.00 |
| 9 | $212 | $128 |
| 8.5 | — | $99.57 |
| 8 | $24.97 | $40.00 |
| 7 | $158 | — |
| 6 | $50.83 | — |
| 5 | $20.00 | — |
| 4 | $32.25 | — |
| 3 | $23.00 | — |
| 1 | $136 | — |
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Grading Pikachu — FAQ
Is Pikachu worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pikachu sells for $1,000 against $16.40 raw: a $984 spread, 61× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.08) 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 (Power Keepers 57/108) sells for about $1,000 versus $16.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 61× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pikachu?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,476, ahead of CGC 10 at $1,042. 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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