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 $0.24 raw: a $435 spread, 1816× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.06) 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)
- $0.24
- PSA 10
- $436
- PSA 9
- $28.06
- Gem premium
- 1816×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | +$410 | +$385 | +$285 |
| PSA 9 | $28.06 | +$2.82 | −$22.18 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $7.43 | −$17.81 | −$42.81 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.24 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 | +$79.74 |
| 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 | $407 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $94.61 | −$312 | 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.
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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 $0.24 raw: a $435 spread, 1816× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.06) 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 $0.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1816× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Team Rocket's Mimikyu?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $407, ahead of CGC 10 at $94.61. 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 $28.06).
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