Is Lt. Surge's Electabuzz worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Electabuzz sells for $133 against $17.57 raw: a $115 spread, 7.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.89) 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)
- $17.57
- PSA 10
- $133
- PSA 9
- $48.89
- Gem premium
- 7.6×
- 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 | $133 | +$90.22 | +$65.22 | −$34.78 |
| PSA 9 | $48.89 | +$6.32 | −$18.68 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $26.85 | −$15.72 | −$40.72 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $17.57 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% | $69.87 | +$2.30 |
| 50% | $90.84 | +$23.27 |
| 75% | $112 | +$44.25 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $133 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.11 | −$114 | 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 | $39.82 | $14.00 | — |
| 9 | $37.35 | $30.00 | $16.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $29.00 | — |
| 8 | $25.89 | — | — |
| 7 | $7.72 | — | — |
| 6 | $10.00 | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $5.00 | — |
| 5 | — | $9.99 | — |
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Grading Lt. Surge's Electabuzz — FAQ
Is Lt. Surge's Electabuzz worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Electabuzz sells for $133 against $17.57 raw: a $115 spread, 7.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.89) 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 Lt. Surge's Electabuzz worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Electabuzz (Gym Heroes 27/132) sells for about $133 versus $17.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lt. Surge's Electabuzz?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $133, ahead of CGC 10 at $19.11. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lt. Surge's Electabuzz 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 Lt. Surge's Electabuzz break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lt. Surge's Electabuzz breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.89).
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