Is Pikachu ex worth grading?
Pokémon · Paldea Evolved · 063/193 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pikachu ex sells for $128 against $4.93 raw: a $123 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.69) 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)
- $4.93
- PSA 10
- $128
- PSA 9
- $30.69
- Gem premium
- 26×
- As of
- Oct 11, 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 | $128 | +$97.69 | +$72.69 | −$27.31 |
| PSA 9 | $30.69 | +$0.76 | −$24.24 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $16.19 | −$13.74 | −$38.74 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $4.93 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% | $54.92 | −$0.01 |
| 50% | $79.16 | +$24.22 |
| 75% | $103 | +$48.46 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. 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 | $128 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $84.00 | −$43.62 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| SGC 10 | $39.95 | −$87.67 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $38.82 | −$88.80 | 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 Pikachu ex — FAQ
Is Pikachu ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pikachu ex sells for $128 against $4.93 raw: a $123 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.69) 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 ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pikachu ex (Paldea Evolved 063/193) sells for about $128 versus $4.93 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Oct 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pikachu ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $128, ahead of TAG 10 at $84.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pikachu ex 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 ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Pikachu ex breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.69).
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