Is Pikachu worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pikachu sells for $509 against $37.91 raw: a $471 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($63.13) 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)
- $37.91
- PSA 10
- $509
- PSA 9
- $63.13
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $509 | +$446 | +$421 | +$321 |
| PSA 9 | $63.13 | +$0.22 | −$24.78 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $43.01 | −$19.90 | −$44.90 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $37.91 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% | $175 | +$86.66 |
| 50% | $286 | +$198 |
| 75% | $397 | +$310 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $509 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $396 | −$113 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| BGS 10 | $215 | −$294 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $133 | −$376 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $120 | −$389 | 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 Pikachu — FAQ
Is Pikachu worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pikachu sells for $509 against $37.91 raw: a $471 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($63.13) 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 Pikachu worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pikachu (Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery GG30/GG70) sells for about $509 versus $37.91 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Oct 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pikachu?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $509, ahead of TAG 10 at $396. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pikachu 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 Pikachu break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Pikachu breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $63.13).
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