Is Lapras worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 14× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Lapras sells for $275 against $19.71 raw: a $255 spread, 14× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($41.42) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $19.71
- PSA 10
- $275
- PSA 9
- $41.42
- Gem premium
- 14×
- As of
- Oct 11, 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 | $275 | +$230 | +$205 | +$105 |
| PSA 9 | $41.42 | −$3.29 | −$28.29 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $23.88 | −$20.83 | −$45.83 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $19.71 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% | $99.73 | +$30.03 |
| 50% | $158 | +$88.34 |
| 75% | $216 | +$147 |
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 | $275 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $239 | −$35.84 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| SGC 10 | $80.50 | −$194 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $58.29 | −$216 | 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 Lapras — FAQ
Is Lapras worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lapras sells for $275 against $19.71 raw: a $255 spread, 14× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($41.42) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Lapras worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lapras (Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery GG05/GG70) sells for about $275 versus $19.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Oct 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lapras?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $275, ahead of TAG 10 at $239. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lapras 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 Lapras break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lapras breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.42).
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