Is Pikachu worth grading?
Pokémon · McDonald's Collection 2015 · 6/12 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 4 copies of Pikachu sell for $23.69, only $0.00 above the $34.72 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $34.72
- PSA 4
- $23.69
- Gem premium
- 0.7×
- 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 4 | $23.69 | −$36.03 | −$61.03 | −$161 |
| PSA 8 | $19.99 | −$39.73 | −$64.73 | −$165 |
Net = sale price − $34.72 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Pikachu — FAQ
Is Pikachu worth grading?
PSA 4 copies of Pikachu sell for $23.69, only $0.00 above the $34.72 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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