Is Lampent worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 7.4× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Lampent sells for $132 against $17.84 raw: a $114 spread, 7.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.55) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $17.84
- PSA 10
- $132
- PSA 9
- $22.55
- Gem premium
- 7.4×
- 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 | $132 | +$89.08 | +$64.08 | −$35.92 |
| PSA 9 | $22.55 | −$20.29 | −$45.29 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $14.11 | −$28.73 | −$53.73 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $17.84 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% | $49.89 | −$17.95 |
| 50% | $77.23 | +$9.39 |
| 75% | $105 | +$36.74 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 41%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $200 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $132 | −$68.08 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.58 | −$167 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $132 | $32.58 | $200 |
| 9.5 | — | $11.00 | — |
| 9 | $22.55 | — | $28.99 |
| 8 | $14.11 | $8.99 | — |
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Grading Lampent — FAQ
Is Lampent worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lampent sells for $132 against $17.84 raw: a $114 spread, 7.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.55) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Lampent worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lampent (White Flare 102/086) sells for about $132 versus $17.84 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lampent?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $200, ahead of PSA 10 at $132. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lampent need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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.
What gem rate makes grading Lampent break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lampent breaks even when it gems about 41% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $22.55).
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