Is Pikachu ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Pikachu ex brings $1,000 versus $383 raw — a $617 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($375) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $383
- PSA 10
- $1,000
- PSA 9
- $375
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $1,000 | +$592 | +$567 | +$467 |
| PSA 9 | $375 | −$32.91 | −$57.91 | −$158 |
| PSA 8 | $364 | −$44.17 | −$69.17 | −$169 |
Net = sale price − $383 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% | $532 | +$98.31 |
| 50% | $688 | +$255 |
| 75% | $844 | +$411 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $1,524 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $1,092 | −$431 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $1,000 | −$524 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $368 | −$1,156 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,000 | $368 | $1,524 | $1,092 | $637 |
| 9.5 | — | $252 | $652 | — | — |
| 9 | $375 | $305 | $382 | $473 | $424 |
| 8.5 | — | $288 | — | $400 | — |
| 8 | $364 | — | $375 | $345 | — |
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Grading Pikachu ex — FAQ
Is Pikachu ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pikachu ex brings $1,000 versus $383 raw — a $617 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($375) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Pikachu ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pikachu ex (Ascended Heroes 277/217) sells for about $1,000 versus $383 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pikachu ex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,524, ahead of TAG 10 at $1,092. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pikachu ex need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 Pikachu ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Pikachu ex breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $375).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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