Is Pikachu worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pikachu sells for $2,684 against $20.03 raw: a $2,664 spread, 134× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($338) 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)
- $20.03
- PSA 10
- $2,684
- PSA 9
- $338
- Gem premium
- 134×
- 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 | $2,684 | +$2,639 | +$2,614 | +$2,514 |
| PSA 9 | $338 | +$293 | +$268 | +$168 |
| PSA 8 | $86.69 | +$41.66 | +$16.66 | −$83.34 |
Net = sale price − $20.03 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% | $924 | +$854 |
| 50% | $1,511 | +$1,441 |
| 75% | $2,097 | +$2,027 |
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 | $2,684 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $199 | −$2,485 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $2,684 | $199 | — |
| 9 | $300 | $37.00 | $20.51 |
| 8.5 | — | $22.14 | — |
| 8 | $231 | $202 | — |
| 7 | $169 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $6.00 | — |
| 6 | $27.57 | $5.00 | — |
| 5.5 | — | $24.00 | — |
| 5 | $23.83 | — | — |
| 1 | $70.00 | — | — |
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Grading Pikachu — FAQ
Is Pikachu worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pikachu sells for $2,684 against $20.03 raw: a $2,664 spread, 134× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($338) 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 (POP Series 9 15/17) sells for about $2,684 versus $20.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 134× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pikachu?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,684, ahead of CGC 10 at $199. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pikachu 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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