Is Pikachu-GX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pikachu-GX sells for $1,808 against $26.46 raw: a $1,782 spread, 68× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.64) 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)
- $26.46
- PSA 10
- $1,808
- PSA 9
- $57.64
- Gem premium
- 68×
- 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 | $1,808 | +$1,757 | +$1,732 | +$1,632 |
| PSA 9 | $57.64 | +$6.18 | −$18.82 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $27.08 | −$24.38 | −$49.38 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $26.46 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% | $495 | +$419 |
| 50% | $933 | +$856 |
| 75% | $1,371 | +$1,294 |
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 | $1,808 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $92.74 | −$1,716 | 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 | $1,808 | $92.74 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $59.75 | — |
| 9 | $57.64 | $34.99 | $20.50 |
| 8.5 | — | $29.99 | — |
| 8 | $27.08 | $18.20 | — |
| 7 | $63.00 | — | — |
| 3 | $39.99 | — | — |
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Grading Pikachu-GX — FAQ
Is Pikachu-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pikachu-GX sells for $1,808 against $26.46 raw: a $1,782 spread, 68× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.64) 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 Pikachu-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pikachu-GX (SM Black Star Promos SM232) sells for about $1,808 versus $26.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 68× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pikachu-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,808, ahead of CGC 10 at $92.74. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pikachu-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 Pikachu-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Pikachu-GX breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $57.64).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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