Is Lugia V worth grading?
Pokémon · Silver Tempest · 138/195 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lugia V sells for $237 against $13.38 raw: a $224 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.88) 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)
- $13.38
- PSA 10
- $237
- PSA 9
- $39.88
- Gem premium
- 18×
- As of
- Oct 13, 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 | $237 | +$199 | +$174 | +$74.00 |
| PSA 9 | $39.88 | +$1.50 | −$23.50 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $28.31 | −$10.07 | −$35.07 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $13.38 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% | $89.25 | +$25.88 |
| 50% | $139 | +$75.25 |
| 75% | $188 | +$125 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $237 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $220 | −$17.38 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $220 | −$17.83 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $69.22 | −$168 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $54.09 | −$183 | 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 Lugia V — FAQ
Is Lugia V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lugia V sells for $237 against $13.38 raw: a $224 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.88) 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 Lugia V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lugia V (Silver Tempest 138/195) sells for about $237 versus $13.38 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Oct 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lugia V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $237, ahead of BGS 10 at $220. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lugia 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.
What gem rate makes grading Lugia V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lugia V breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.88).
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