Is Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat brings $2,454 versus $1,016 raw — a $1,439 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($896) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,016
- PSA 10
- $2,454
- PSA 9
- $896
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- As of
- Oct 12, 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 | $2,454 | +$1,414 | +$1,389 | +$1,289 |
| PSA 9 | $896 | −$145 | −$170 | −$270 |
| PSA 8 | $840 | −$201 | −$226 | −$326 |
Net = sale price − $1,016 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% | $1,286 | +$220 |
| 50% | $1,675 | +$609 |
| 75% | $2,065 | +$999 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $11,793 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $2,957 | −$8,836 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $2,454 | −$9,338 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,306 | −$10,486 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,160 | −$10,633 | 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 with Grey Felt Hat — FAQ
Is Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat brings $2,454 versus $1,016 raw — a $1,439 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($896) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos 085) sells for about $2,454 versus $1,016 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Oct 12, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $11,793, ahead of TAG 10 at $2,957. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 with Grey Felt Hat break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $896).
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