Is Pikachu δ worth grading?
Pokémon · Nintendo Black Star Promos · 035 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 9 Pikachu δ sells for $3,332 against $250 raw: a $3,082 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($446) 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)
- $250
- PSA 9
- $3,332
- PSA 9
- $446
- Gem premium
- 13×
- As of
- Oct 7, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 9 | $3,332 | +$3,057 | +$3,032 | +$2,932 |
| PSA 9 | $446 | +$172 | +$147 | +$46.83 |
| PSA 8 | $144 | −$130 | −$155 | −$255 |
Net = sale price − $250 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% | $1,168 | +$868 |
| 50% | $1,889 | +$1,590 |
| 75% | $2,610 | +$2,311 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Pikachu δ — FAQ
Is Pikachu δ worth grading?
A PSA 9 Pikachu δ sells for $3,332 against $250 raw: a $3,082 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($446) 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.
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