Is ルカリオ worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 290× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 ルカリオ sells for $89.99 against $0.31 raw: a $89.68 spread, 290× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.31
- PSA 10
- $89.99
- Gem premium
- 290×
- 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 | $89.99 | +$64.68 | +$39.68 | −$60.32 |
Net = sale price − $0.31 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $89.99 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.51 | −$79.48 | 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 ルカリオ — FAQ
Is ルカリオ worth grading?
A PSA 10 ルカリオ sells for $89.99 against $0.31 raw: a $89.68 spread, 290× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 ルカリオ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ルカリオ (VSTARユニバース 077/172) sells for about $89.99 versus $0.31 for a raw near-mint copy — a 290× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ルカリオ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $89.99, ahead of CGC 10 at $10.51. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ルカリオ 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.
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