Is Lokix worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Lokix sell for $21.20, only $21.01 above the $0.19 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.75) 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)
- $0.19
- PSA 10
- $21.20
- PSA 9
- $14.75
- Gem premium
- 112×
- 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 | $21.20 | −$3.99 | −$28.99 | −$129 |
| PSA 9 | $14.75 | −$10.44 | −$35.44 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $5.00 | −$20.19 | −$45.19 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.19 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% | $16.36 | −$33.83 |
| 50% | $17.98 | −$32.22 |
| 75% | $19.59 | −$30.60 |
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 | $21.20 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $7.00 | −$14.20 | 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 Lokix — FAQ
Is Lokix worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Lokix sell for $21.20, only $21.01 above the $0.19 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.75) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Lokix worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lokix (Paradox Rift 122/182) sells for about $21.20 versus $0.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 112× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lokix?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $21.20, ahead of CGC 10 at $7.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lokix 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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