Is Lycanroc-GX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 37× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Lycanroc-GX sells for $42.00 against $1.15 raw: a $40.85 spread, 37× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.64) 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)
- $1.15
- PSA 10
- $42.00
- PSA 9
- $16.64
- Gem premium
- 37×
- 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 | $42.00 | +$15.85 | −$9.15 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $16.64 | −$9.51 | −$34.51 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $19.90 | −$6.25 | −$31.25 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $1.15 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% | $22.98 | −$28.17 |
| 50% | $29.32 | −$21.83 |
| 75% | $35.66 | −$15.49 |
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 | $42.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.53 | −$31.47 | 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 | $31.01 | $10.53 |
| 9 | $16.64 | — |
| 8 | $19.90 | — |
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Grading Lycanroc-GX — FAQ
Is Lycanroc-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lycanroc-GX sells for $42.00 against $1.15 raw: a $40.85 spread, 37× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.64) 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 Lycanroc-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lycanroc-GX (SM Black Star Promos SM14) sells for about $42.00 versus $1.15 for a raw near-mint copy — a 37× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lycanroc-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $42.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $10.53. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lycanroc-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.
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