Is Mimikyu V worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mimikyu V sells for $143 against $2.78 raw: a $140 spread, 51× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.35) 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)
- $2.78
- PSA 10
- $143
- PSA 9
- $33.35
- Gem premium
- 51×
- 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 | $143 | +$115 | +$90.35 | −$9.65 |
| PSA 9 | $33.35 | +$5.57 | −$19.43 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $12.20 | −$15.58 | −$40.58 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $2.78 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% | $60.80 | +$8.02 |
| 50% | $88.24 | +$35.46 |
| 75% | $116 | +$62.91 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $143 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.68 | −$116 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $143 | $26.68 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $11.00 | $24.93 | — |
| 9 | $33.35 | $22.25 | — | $40.94 |
| 8.5 | — | $9.50 | — | — |
| 8 | $12.20 | — | — | — |
| 7 | — | $5.50 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $6.00 | — | — |
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Grading Mimikyu V — FAQ
Is Mimikyu V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mimikyu V sells for $143 against $2.78 raw: a $140 spread, 51× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.35) 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 Mimikyu V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mimikyu V (Brilliant Stars 068/172) sells for about $143 versus $2.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 51× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mimikyu V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $143, ahead of CGC 10 at $26.68. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mimikyu 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 Mimikyu V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mimikyu V breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.35).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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