Is Mr. Mime worth grading?
Pokémon · 151 · 122/165 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mr. Mime brings $30.43 versus $0.26 raw — a $30.17 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.55) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.26
- PSA 10
- $30.43
- PSA 9
- $14.55
- Gem premium
- 117×
- 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 | $30.43 | +$5.17 | −$19.83 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $14.55 | −$10.71 | −$35.71 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $10.00 | −$15.26 | −$40.26 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $0.26 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% | $18.52 | −$31.74 |
| 50% | $22.49 | −$27.77 |
| 75% | $26.46 | −$23.80 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $30.43 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.52 | −$5.91 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $13.00 | −$17.43 | 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 Mr. Mime — FAQ
Is Mr. Mime worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mr. Mime brings $30.43 versus $0.26 raw — a $30.17 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.55) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mr. Mime worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mr. Mime (151 122/165) sells for about $30.43 versus $0.26 for a raw near-mint copy — a 117× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mr. Mime?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $30.43, ahead of CGC 10 at $24.52. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mr. Mime 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.
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