Is Lapras worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lapras sells for $149 against $0.20 raw: a $149 spread, 747× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.78) 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)
- $0.20
- PSA 10
- $149
- PSA 9
- $41.78
- Gem premium
- 747×
- 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 | $149 | +$124 | +$99.24 | −$0.76 |
| PSA 9 | $41.78 | +$16.58 | −$8.42 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $13.00 | −$12.20 | −$37.20 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $0.20 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% | $68.69 | +$18.49 |
| 50% | $95.61 | +$45.41 |
| 75% | $123 | +$72.33 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $149 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $90.00 | −$59.44 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $70.66 | −$78.78 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $103 | $70.00 | — | $90.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $22.53 | $16.00 | — |
| 9 | $30.99 | $24.58 | $7.87 | — |
| 8 | $13.00 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $35.00 | $22.50 | — | — |
| 6 | $15.50 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $25.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Lapras — FAQ
Is Lapras worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lapras sells for $149 against $0.20 raw: a $149 spread, 747× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.78) 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 Lapras worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lapras (Stellar Crown 031/142) sells for about $149 versus $0.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 747× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lapras?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $149, ahead of TAG 10 at $90.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lapras 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 Lapras break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lapras breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.78).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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