Is Lucario-GX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lucario-GX sells for $866 against $33.16 raw: a $833 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.36) 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)
- $33.16
- PSA 10
- $866
- PSA 9
- $61.36
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $866 | +$808 | +$783 | +$683 |
| PSA 9 | $61.36 | +$3.20 | −$21.80 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $11.00 | −$47.16 | −$72.16 | −$172 |
Net = sale price − $33.16 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% | $262 | +$179 |
| 50% | $464 | +$380 |
| 75% | $665 | +$582 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $866 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $300 | −$566 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.65 | −$833 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $866 | $32.65 | $300 |
| 9 | $61.36 | $40.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $20.03 | — |
| 8 | $11.00 | $23.00 | — |
| 7 | $20.10 | — | — |
| 6 | $10.50 | — | — |
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Grading Lucario-GX — FAQ
Is Lucario-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lucario-GX sells for $866 against $33.16 raw: a $833 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($61.36) 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 Lucario-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lucario-GX (Forbidden Light 122/131) sells for about $866 versus $33.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lucario-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $866, ahead of SGC 10 at $300. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lucario-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 Lucario-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lucario-GX breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $61.36).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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