Is Team Rocket's Mimikyu worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Team Rocket's Mimikyu sells for $436 against $0.22 raw: a $436 spread, 1984× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.49) 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)
- $0.22
- PSA 10
- $436
- PSA 9
- $28.49
- Gem premium
- 1984×
- 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 | $436 | +$411 | +$386 | +$286 |
| PSA 9 | $28.49 | +$3.27 | −$21.73 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $5.42 | −$19.80 | −$44.80 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.22 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% | $130 | +$80.25 |
| 50% | $232 | +$182 |
| 75% | $334 | +$284 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $436 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $158 | −$279 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $344 | $138 | — | — | $300 |
| 9.5 | — | $92.67 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $106 | $86.40 | $93.20 | $24.45 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $15.00 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $52.57 | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | $19.15 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Team Rocket's Mimikyu — FAQ
Is Team Rocket's Mimikyu worth grading?
A PSA 10 Team Rocket's Mimikyu sells for $436 against $0.22 raw: a $436 spread, 1984× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.49) 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 Team Rocket's Mimikyu worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Team Rocket's Mimikyu (Destined Rivals 087/182) sells for about $436 versus $0.22 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1984× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Team Rocket's Mimikyu?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $436, ahead of CGC 10 at $158. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Team Rocket's Mimikyu 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 Team Rocket's Mimikyu break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Team Rocket's Mimikyu breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.49).
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