Is Lt. Surge's Electrode worth grading?
Pokémon · Gym Challenge · 52/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Electrode sells for $349 against $5.72 raw: a $344 spread, 61× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.62) 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)
- $5.72
- PSA 10
- $349
- PSA 9
- $40.62
- Gem premium
- 61×
- 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 | $349 | +$319 | +$294 | +$194 |
| PSA 9 | $40.62 | +$9.90 | −$15.10 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $23.59 | −$7.13 | −$32.13 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $5.72 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% | $118 | +$62.09 |
| 50% | $195 | +$139 |
| 75% | $272 | +$216 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $349 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $39.94 | −$309 | 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 | $119 | $20.40 |
| 9 | $11.06 | $9.99 |
| 8.5 | — | $20.00 |
| 8 | $31.42 | $9.99 |
| 7 | $29.97 | — |
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Grading Lt. Surge's Electrode — FAQ
Is Lt. Surge's Electrode worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Electrode sells for $349 against $5.72 raw: a $344 spread, 61× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.62) 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 Electrode worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Electrode (Gym Challenge 52/132) sells for about $349 versus $5.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 61× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lt. Surge's Electrode?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $349, ahead of CGC 10 at $39.94. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lt. Surge's Electrode 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 Electrode break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lt. Surge's Electrode breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.62).
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