Is ピカチュウex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 ピカチュウex brings $40.19 versus $1.20 raw — a $38.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.77) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.20
- PSA 10
- $40.19
- PSA 9
- $19.77
- Gem premium
- 33×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $40.19 | +$13.99 | −$11.01 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $19.77 | −$6.43 | −$31.43 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $19.66 | −$6.54 | −$31.54 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $1.20 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% | $24.88 | −$26.32 |
| 50% | $29.98 | −$21.22 |
| 75% | $35.09 | −$16.12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $58.18 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $40.19 | −$17.99 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.38 | −$39.80 | 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.
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Grading ピカチュウex — FAQ
Is ピカチュウex worth grading?
A PSA 10 ピカチュウex brings $40.19 versus $1.20 raw — a $38.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.77) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 ピカチュウex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ピカチュウex (MEGAドリームex 044/193) sells for about $40.19 versus $1.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ピカチュウex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $58.18, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.19. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ピカチュウex need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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.
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