Is Raichu worth grading?
Pokémon · POP Series 9 · 3/17 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 8.1× premium in PSA 8
A PSA 8 Raichu sells for $99.99 against $12.27 raw: a $87.72 spread, 8.1× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $12.27
- PSA 8
- $99.99
- Gem premium
- 8.1×
- 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 8 | $99.99 | +$62.72 | +$37.72 | −$62.28 |
| PSA 8 | $99.99 | +$62.72 | +$37.72 | −$62.28 |
Net = sale price − $12.27 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | BGS |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | $11.00 |
| 8 | $99.99 | — |
| 7 | $29.99 | — |
| 5 | $21.00 | — |
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Grading Raichu — FAQ
Is Raichu worth grading?
A PSA 8 Raichu sells for $99.99 against $12.27 raw: a $87.72 spread, 8.1× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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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