Is ウツギ博士のレクチャー worth grading?
Pokémon · 超爆インパクト · 088/095 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 ウツギ博士のレクチャー brings $187 versus $150 raw — a $37.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.66) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $150
- PSA 10
- $187
- PSA 9
- $27.66
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $187 | +$12.01 | −$12.99 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $27.66 | −$147 | −$172 | −$272 |
| PSA 8 | $7.50 | −$168 | −$193 | −$293 |
Net = sale price − $150 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% | $67.50 | −$133 |
| 50% | $107 | −$92.67 |
| 75% | $147 | −$52.83 |
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 | $187 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $138 | −$48.64 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $187 | $138 |
| 9.5 | — | $45.00 |
| 9 | $27.66 | $33.60 |
| 8 | $7.50 | — |
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 超爆インパクト cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading ウツギ博士のレクチャー — FAQ
Is ウツギ博士のレクチャー worth grading?
A PSA 10 ウツギ博士のレクチャー brings $187 versus $150 raw — a $37.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.66) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 ウツギ博士のレクチャー worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ウツギ博士のレクチャー (超爆インパクト 088/095) sells for about $187 versus $150 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.2× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ウツギ博士のレクチャー?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $187, ahead of CGC 10 at $138. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ウツギ博士のレクチャー 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.
Check my card free