Is Lapras V worth grading?
Pokémon · Sword & Shield · 049/202 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Lapras V brings $40.81 versus $2.78 raw — a $38.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.45) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.78
- PSA 10
- $40.81
- PSA 9
- $17.45
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $40.81 | +$13.03 | −$11.97 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $17.45 | −$10.33 | −$35.33 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $2.78 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% | $23.29 | −$29.49 |
| 50% | $29.13 | −$23.65 |
| 75% | $34.97 | −$17.81 |
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 | $40.81 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $16.55 | −$24.26 | 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 →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other Sword & Shield cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading Lapras V — FAQ
Is Lapras V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lapras V brings $40.81 versus $2.78 raw — a $38.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.45) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Lapras V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lapras V (Sword & Shield 049/202) sells for about $40.81 versus $2.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lapras V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $40.81, ahead of CGC 10 at $16.55. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lapras V 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.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your Pokémon card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
