Is Pichu worth grading?
Pokémon · Arceus · 25/99 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pichu sells for $2,000 against $10.81 raw: a $1,989 spread, 185× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($93.48) 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)
- $10.81
- PSA 10
- $2,000
- PSA 9
- $93.48
- Gem premium
- 185×
- 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 | $2,000 | +$1,964 | +$1,939 | +$1,839 |
| PSA 9 | $93.48 | +$57.67 | +$32.67 | −$67.33 |
| PSA 8 | $15.98 | −$19.83 | −$44.83 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $10.81 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% | $570 | +$509 |
| 50% | $1,047 | +$986 |
| 75% | $1,523 | +$1,463 |
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 | $2,000 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $128 | −$1,872 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
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 | $2,000 | — | $128 |
| 9 | $36.91 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $49.93 | — |
| 8 | $15.65 | — | — |
| 7 | $29.95 | — | — |
| 6 | $28.00 | — | — |
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Grading Pichu — FAQ
Is Pichu worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pichu sells for $2,000 against $10.81 raw: a $1,989 spread, 185× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($93.48) 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 (Arceus 25/99) sells for about $2,000 versus $10.81 for a raw near-mint copy — a 185× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pichu?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,000, ahead of BGS 10 at $128. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pichu 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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