Is Mimikyu δ worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 25× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Mimikyu δ sells for $357 against $14.52 raw: a $343 spread, 25× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($38.72) 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)
- $14.52
- PSA 10
- $357
- PSA 9
- $38.72
- Gem premium
- 25×
- As of
- Sep 26, 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 | $357 | +$318 | +$293 | +$193 |
| PSA 9 | $38.72 | −$0.80 | −$25.80 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $25.53 | −$13.99 | −$38.99 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $14.52 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% | $118 | +$53.88 |
| 50% | $198 | +$134 |
| 75% | $278 | +$213 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $413 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $357 | −$55.29 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $297 | −$116 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| SGC 10 | $149 | −$264 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $93.58 | −$319 | 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 Mimikyu δ — FAQ
Is Mimikyu δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mimikyu δ sells for $357 against $14.52 raw: a $343 spread, 25× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($38.72) 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 Mimikyu δ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mimikyu δ (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $357 versus $14.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Sep 26, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mimikyu δ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $413, ahead of PSA 10 at $357. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mimikyu δ need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 δ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mimikyu δ breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $38.72).
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