Is Lotad worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lotad sells for $508 against $0.33 raw: a $508 spread, 1539× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($127) 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)
- $0.33
- PSA 10
- $508
- PSA 9
- $127
- Gem premium
- 1539×
- 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 | $508 | +$483 | +$458 | +$358 |
| PSA 9 | $127 | +$101 | +$76.47 | −$23.53 |
| PSA 8 | $76.78 | +$51.45 | +$26.45 | −$73.55 |
Net = sale price − $0.33 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% | $222 | +$172 |
| 50% | $317 | +$267 |
| 75% | $413 | +$362 |
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 | $508 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.02 | −$480 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $508 | $28.02 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $275 |
| 9 | $127 | $10.70 | $150 |
| 8.5 | — | $15.47 | — |
| 8 | $76.78 | $79.82 | — |
| 7 | $14.09 | — | — |
| 6 | $76.96 | — | — |
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Grading Lotad — FAQ
Is Lotad worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lotad sells for $508 against $0.33 raw: a $508 spread, 1539× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($127) 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 Lotad worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lotad (Platinum 81/127) sells for about $508 versus $0.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1539× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lotad?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $508, ahead of CGC 10 at $28.02. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lotad 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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