Is Electrike worth grading?
Pokémon · Emerald · 48/106 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Electrike sells for $73.12 against $22.80 raw: a $50.32 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($118) 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)
- $22.80
- PSA 10
- $73.12
- PSA 9
- $118
- Gem premium
- 3.2×
- 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 | $73.12 | +$25.32 | +$0.32 | −$99.68 |
| PSA 9 | $118 | +$70.57 | +$45.57 | −$54.43 |
| PSA 8 | $54.98 | +$7.18 | −$17.82 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $22.80 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 | +$34.26 |
| 50% | $95.75 | +$22.95 |
| 75% | $84.43 | +$11.63 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $89.89 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $73.12 | −$16.77 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $27.00 | −$62.89 | 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 | $73.12 | $89.89 | $27.00 |
| 9 | $40.00 | $3.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $9.00 | — |
| 8 | $54.98 | $2.00 | — |
| 7 | — | $7.00 | — |
| 6 | $13.48 | — | — |
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Grading Electrike — FAQ
Is Electrike worth grading?
A PSA 10 Electrike sells for $73.12 against $22.80 raw: a $50.32 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($118) 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 Electrike worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Electrike (Emerald 48/106) sells for about $73.12 versus $22.80 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.2× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Electrike?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $89.89, ahead of PSA 10 at $73.12. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Electrike need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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?
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