Is Lotad worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lotad sells for $595 against $0.42 raw: a $595 spread, 1417× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.99) 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)
- $0.42
- PSA 10
- $595
- PSA 9
- $43.99
- Gem premium
- 1417×
- 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 | $595 | +$570 | +$545 | +$445 |
| PSA 9 | $43.99 | +$18.57 | −$6.43 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $10.47 | −$14.95 | −$39.95 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $0.42 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% | $182 | +$131 |
| 50% | $319 | +$269 |
| 75% | $457 | +$407 |
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 | $595 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.91 | −$564 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $11.00 | −$584 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $595 | $30.91 | $11.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $9.82 | — |
| 9 | $62.07 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $48.34 | — |
| 8 | $26.71 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $19.48 | — |
| 7 | $21.50 | — | — |
| 6 | $31.20 | — | — |
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Grading Lotad — FAQ
Is Lotad worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lotad sells for $595 against $0.42 raw: a $595 spread, 1417× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.99) 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 Lotad worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lotad (Deoxys 63/107) sells for about $595 versus $0.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1417× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lotad?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $595, ahead of CGC 10 at $30.91. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lotad 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 Lotad break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lotad breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.99).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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