Is Mimikyu worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 6 copies of Mimikyu sell for $29.95, only $7.76 above the $22.19 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.88) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $22.19
- PSA 6
- $29.95
- PSA 9
- $26.88
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 6 | $29.95 | −$17.24 | −$42.24 | −$142 |
| PSA 9 | $26.88 | −$20.31 | −$45.31 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $16.99 | −$30.20 | −$55.20 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $22.19 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% | $27.65 | −$44.54 |
| 50% | $28.41 | −$43.78 |
| 75% | $29.18 | −$43.01 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Mimikyu — FAQ
Is Mimikyu worth grading?
PSA 6 copies of Mimikyu sell for $29.95, only $7.76 above the $22.19 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.88) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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