Is Shining Raichu worth grading?
Pokémon · Neo Destiny · 111/105 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shining Raichu sells for $12,893 against $599 raw: a $12,294 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,204) 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)
- $599
- PSA 10
- $12,893
- PSA 9
- $3,204
- Gem premium
- 22×
- As of
- Sep 29, 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 | $12,893 | +$12,269 | +$12,244 | +$12,144 |
| PSA 9 | $3,204 | +$2,580 | +$2,555 | +$2,455 |
| PSA 8 | $2,127 | +$1,503 | +$1,478 | +$1,378 |
Net = sale price − $599 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% | $5,626 | +$4,977 |
| 50% | $8,049 | +$7,400 |
| 75% | $10,471 | +$9,822 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $5,309 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,025 | −$3,284 | 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 Shining Raichu — FAQ
Is Shining Raichu worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shining Raichu sells for $12,893 against $599 raw: a $12,294 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,204) 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 Shining Raichu worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shining Raichu (Neo Destiny 111/105) sells for about $12,893 versus $599 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Sep 29, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shining Raichu?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $5,309, ahead of CGC 10 at $2,025. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shining Raichu 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.
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