Is Pikachu worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pikachu sells for $51,925 against $750 raw: a $51,175 spread, 69× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,344) 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)
- $750
- PSA 10
- $51,925
- PSA 9
- $4,344
- Gem premium
- 69×
- 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 | $51,925 | +$51,150 | +$51,125 | +$51,025 |
| PSA 9 | $4,344 | +$3,569 | +$3,544 | +$3,444 |
| PSA 8 | $1,500 | +$725 | +$700 | +$600 |
Net = sale price − $750 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% | $16,239 | +$15,439 |
| 50% | $28,134 | +$27,334 |
| 75% | $40,030 | +$39,230 |
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 | $51,925 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,325 | −$50,600 | 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 | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $51,925 | $1,325 | — | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $264 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $4,344 | $2,000 | — | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $1,017 | $1,625 | — | — |
| 8 | $1,500 | $550 | $92.00 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | — | — | — | $1,948 |
| 7 | $499 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | $1,298 | $550 | — | — | $727 |
| 5 | $999 | $341 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $700 | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | $540 | — | — | $540 | — |
| 2 | $762 | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | $553 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Pikachu — FAQ
Is Pikachu worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pikachu sells for $51,925 against $750 raw: a $51,175 spread, 69× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,344) 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 (Pokémon Rumble 7/16) sells for about $51,925 versus $750 for a raw near-mint copy — a 69× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pikachu?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $51,925, ahead of CGC 10 at $1,325. 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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