Is Raichu worth grading?
Pokémon · Lost Origin · 053/196 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 9 Raichu brings $30.00 versus $0.24 raw — a $29.76 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.24
- CGC 9
- $30.00
- PSA 9
- $23.99
- Gem premium
- 125×
- 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 — CGC 9 | $30.00 | +$4.76 | −$20.24 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $23.99 | −$1.25 | −$26.25 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $0.24 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% | $25.49 | −$24.75 |
| 50% | $26.99 | −$23.25 |
| 75% | $28.50 | −$21.74 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Raichu — FAQ
Is Raichu worth grading?
A CGC 9 Raichu brings $30.00 versus $0.24 raw — a $29.76 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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