Is Lickitung worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lickitung sells for $1,998 against $6.90 raw: a $1,991 spread, 290× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.13) 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)
- $6.90
- PSA 10
- $1,998
- PSA 9
- $34.13
- Gem premium
- 290×
- 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 | $1,998 | +$1,966 | +$1,941 | +$1,841 |
| PSA 9 | $34.13 | +$2.23 | −$22.77 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $96.54 | +$64.64 | +$39.64 | −$60.36 |
Net = sale price − $6.90 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% | $525 | +$468 |
| 50% | $1,016 | +$959 |
| 75% | $1,507 | +$1,450 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $1,998 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $140 | −$1,858 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,998 | $140 | — |
| 9 | $204 | $34.86 | $31.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $55.00 | — |
| 8 | $96.54 | — | — |
| 6 | $39.00 | — | — |
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Grading Lickitung — FAQ
Is Lickitung worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lickitung sells for $1,998 against $6.90 raw: a $1,991 spread, 290× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.13) 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 Lickitung worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lickitung (FireRed & LeafGreen 37/112) sells for about $1,998 versus $6.90 for a raw near-mint copy — a 290× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lickitung?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,998, ahead of CGC 10 at $140. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lickitung 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.
What gem rate makes grading Lickitung break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lickitung breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.13).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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