Is Pichu Bros. worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pichu Bros. sells for $1,436 against $80.61 raw: a $1,356 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($315) 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)
- $80.61
- PSA 10
- $1,436
- PSA 9
- $315
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $1,436 | +$1,331 | +$1,306 | +$1,206 |
| PSA 9 | $315 | +$210 | +$185 | +$84.74 |
| PSA 8 | $59.95 | −$45.66 | −$70.66 | −$171 |
Net = sale price − $80.61 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% | $596 | +$465 |
| 50% | $876 | +$745 |
| 75% | $1,156 | +$1,026 |
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 | $1,436 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $400 | −$1,037 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,436 | $400 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $125 | — |
| 9 | $315 | $180 | — | $63.70 |
| 8.5 | — | $60.88 | — | — |
| 8 | $59.95 | $19.63 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $99.67 | — | — |
| 7 | $72.19 | — | — | $44.39 |
| 6 | $115 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $79.20 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $43.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Pichu Bros. — FAQ
Is Pichu Bros. worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pichu Bros. sells for $1,436 against $80.61 raw: a $1,356 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($315) 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 Bros. worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pichu Bros. (POP Series 3 16/17) sells for about $1,436 versus $80.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pichu Bros.?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,436, ahead of CGC 10 at $400. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pichu Bros. 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?
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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