Is Mimikyu-GX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mimikyu-GX sells for $2,243 against $249 raw: a $1,994 spread, 9.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($288) 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)
- $249
- PSA 10
- $2,243
- PSA 9
- $288
- Gem premium
- 9.0×
- 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 | $2,243 | +$1,969 | +$1,944 | +$1,844 |
| PSA 9 | $288 | +$13.43 | −$11.57 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $101 | −$173 | −$198 | −$298 |
Net = sale price − $249 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% | $777 | +$477 |
| 50% | $1,266 | +$966 |
| 75% | $1,754 | +$1,455 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $2,243 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $349 | −$1,894 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $2,243 | $349 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $300 | — | — |
| 9 | $288 | $103 | $191 | — |
| 8.5 | — | — | — | $236 |
| 8 | $101 | $180 | — | — |
| 7 | $104 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $25.00 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $193 | — | — | — |
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Grading Mimikyu-GX — FAQ
Is Mimikyu-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mimikyu-GX sells for $2,243 against $249 raw: a $1,994 spread, 9.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($288) 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 Mimikyu-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mimikyu-GX (Lost Thunder 226/214) sells for about $2,243 versus $249 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.0× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mimikyu-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,243, ahead of CGC 10 at $349. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mimikyu-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 Mimikyu-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mimikyu-GX breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $288).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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