Is Pikachu V worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pikachu V sells for $172 against $5.66 raw: a $167 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.38) 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)
- $5.66
- PSA 10
- $172
- PSA 9
- $31.38
- Gem premium
- 30×
- 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 | $172 | +$142 | +$117 | +$16.70 |
| PSA 9 | $31.38 | +$0.72 | −$24.28 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $24.67 | −$5.99 | −$30.99 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $5.66 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% | $66.63 | +$10.97 |
| 50% | $102 | +$46.21 |
| 75% | $137 | +$81.46 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. 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 | $172 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.36 | −$139 | 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 | SGC | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $172 | $33.36 | — | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $10.00 | $38.99 | $13.00 | — |
| 9 | $31.38 | $12.51 | — | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $8.14 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $24.67 | $15.99 | — | — | $29.75 |
| 7 | $1.00 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Pikachu V — FAQ
Is Pikachu V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pikachu V sells for $172 against $5.66 raw: a $167 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.38) 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 V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pikachu V (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $172 versus $5.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 30× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pikachu V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $172, ahead of CGC 10 at $33.36. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pikachu 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 Pikachu V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Pikachu V breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.38).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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