Is Pichu worth grading?
Pokémon · Neo Genesis · 12/111 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pichu sells for $47,366 against $273 raw: a $47,094 spread, 174× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,991) 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)
- $273
- PSA 10
- $47,366
- PSA 9
- $1,991
- Gem premium
- 174×
- As of
- Sep 18, 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 | $47,366 | +$47,069 | +$47,044 | +$46,944 |
| PSA 9 | $1,991 | +$1,693 | +$1,668 | +$1,568 |
| PSA 8 | $676 | +$378 | +$353 | +$253 |
Net = sale price − $273 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% | $13,335 | +$13,012 |
| 50% | $24,679 | +$24,356 |
| 75% | $36,022 | +$35,700 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $560 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $402 | −$158 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $74.95 | −$485 | 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 Pichu — FAQ
Is Pichu worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pichu sells for $47,366 against $273 raw: a $47,094 spread, 174× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,991) 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 Pichu worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pichu (Neo Genesis 12/111) sells for about $47,366 versus $273 for a raw near-mint copy — a 174× premium as of Sep 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pichu?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $560, ahead of CGC 10 at $402. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pichu 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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