Is Pikachu V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 77× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Pikachu V sells for $821 against $10.72 raw: a $810 spread, 77× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($33.64) 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)
- $10.72
- PSA 10
- $821
- PSA 9
- $33.64
- Gem premium
- 77×
- As of
- Aug 29, 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 | $821 | +$785 | +$760 | +$660 |
| PSA 9 | $33.64 | −$2.08 | −$27.08 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $32.81 | −$2.91 | −$27.91 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $10.72 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% | $230 | +$170 |
| 50% | $427 | +$366 |
| 75% | $624 | +$563 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $821 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $361 | −$459 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$761 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $36.60 | −$784 | 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 V — FAQ
Is Pikachu V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pikachu V sells for $821 against $10.72 raw: a $810 spread, 77× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($33.64) 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 Pikachu V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pikachu V (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $821 versus $10.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 77× premium as of Aug 29, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pikachu V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $821, ahead of TAG 10 at $361. 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 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.64).
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