Is Pikachu worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pikachu sells for $499 against $9.61 raw: a $489 spread, 52× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($79.86) 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)
- $9.61
- PSA 10
- $499
- PSA 9
- $79.86
- Gem premium
- 52×
- 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 | $499 | +$464 | +$439 | +$339 |
| PSA 9 | $79.86 | +$45.25 | +$20.25 | −$79.75 |
| PSA 8 | $99.90 | +$65.29 | +$40.29 | −$59.71 |
Net = sale price − $9.61 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% | $185 | +$125 |
| 50% | $289 | +$230 |
| 75% | $394 | +$335 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $2,700 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $499 | −$2,201 | 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 | $499 | $2,700 | — |
| 9 | $1,777 | $100 | $18.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $149 | — |
| 8 | $58.07 | $80.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $50.00 | — |
| 7 | $102 | — | — |
| 6 | $15.00 | — | — |
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Grading Pikachu — FAQ
Is Pikachu worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pikachu sells for $499 against $9.61 raw: a $489 spread, 52× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($79.86) 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 Pikachu worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pikachu (Supreme Victors 120/147) sells for about $499 versus $9.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 52× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pikachu?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $2,700, ahead of PSA 10 at $499. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pikachu need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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?
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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