Is Lampent worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Lampent brings $31.93 versus $0.10 raw — a $31.83 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.10
- PSA 10
- $31.93
- PSA 9
- $7.99
- Gem premium
- 319×
- 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 | $31.93 | +$6.83 | −$18.17 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $7.99 | −$17.11 | −$42.11 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $0.10 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% | $13.97 | −$36.13 |
| 50% | $19.96 | −$30.14 |
| 75% | $25.94 | −$24.16 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $31.93 | best | 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 |
|---|---|
| 10 | $29.00 |
| 9 | $7.99 |
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Grading Lampent — FAQ
Is Lampent worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lampent brings $31.93 versus $0.10 raw — a $31.83 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Lampent worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lampent (White Flare 017/086) sells for about $31.93 versus $0.10 for a raw near-mint copy — a 319× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
What centering does Lampent 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.
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