Is Lt. Surge's Raichu worth grading?
Pokémon · Gym Heroes · 28/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Raichu sells for $1,378 against $47.57 raw: a $1,331 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($102) 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)
- $47.57
- PSA 10
- $1,378
- PSA 9
- $102
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $1,378 | +$1,306 | +$1,281 | +$1,181 |
| PSA 9 | $102 | +$29.18 | +$4.18 | −$95.82 |
| PSA 8 | $76.63 | +$4.06 | −$20.94 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $47.57 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% | $421 | +$323 |
| 50% | $740 | +$642 |
| 75% | $1,059 | +$962 |
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 | $1,378 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $100 | −$1,278 | 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 | $181 | $100 |
| 9.5 | — | $59.88 |
| 9 | $87.00 | $49.99 |
| 8.5 | $50.00 | $43.00 |
| 8 | $32.41 | $40.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $20.00 |
| 7 | $25.60 | — |
| 6 | $18.63 | — |
| 5 | $8.49 | $29.90 |
| 4 | $15.01 | — |
| 3 | $31.00 | — |
| 1 | $26.05 | — |
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Grading Lt. Surge's Raichu — FAQ
Is Lt. Surge's Raichu worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Raichu sells for $1,378 against $47.57 raw: a $1,331 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($102) 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 Raichu worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Raichu (Gym Heroes 28/132) sells for about $1,378 versus $47.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lt. Surge's Raichu?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,378, ahead of CGC 10 at $100. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lt. Surge's Raichu 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?
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