Is Lapras-GX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 16× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Lapras-GX sells for $454 against $28.14 raw: a $426 spread, 16× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($34.44) 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)
- $28.14
- PSA 10
- $454
- PSA 9
- $34.44
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $454 | +$401 | +$376 | +$276 |
| PSA 9 | $34.44 | −$18.70 | −$43.70 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $30.33 | −$22.81 | −$47.81 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $28.14 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% | $139 | +$61.22 |
| 50% | $244 | +$166 |
| 75% | $349 | +$271 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $454 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $62.00 | −$392 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $454 | $62.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $31.00 | — |
| 9 | $34.44 | $20.00 | $25.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $14.81 | — |
| 8 | $30.33 | $16.00 | — |
| 7 | $21.50 | — | — |
| 6 | $9.03 | — | — |
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Grading Lapras-GX — FAQ
Is Lapras-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lapras-GX sells for $454 against $28.14 raw: a $426 spread, 16× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($34.44) 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 Lapras-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lapras-GX (Sun & Moon 151/149) sells for about $454 versus $28.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lapras-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $454, ahead of CGC 10 at $62.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lapras-GX 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.
What gem rate makes grading Lapras-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lapras-GX breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.44).
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