Is Lucario V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 32× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Lucario V sells for $88.59 against $2.80 raw: a $85.79 spread, 32× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.64) 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)
- $2.80
- PSA 10
- $88.59
- PSA 9
- $23.64
- Gem premium
- 32×
- 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 | $88.59 | +$60.79 | +$35.79 | −$64.21 |
| PSA 9 | $23.64 | −$4.16 | −$29.16 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $16.09 | −$11.71 | −$36.71 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $2.80 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% | $39.88 | −$12.92 |
| 50% | $56.12 | +$3.32 |
| 75% | $72.35 | +$19.55 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 45%. 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 | $88.59 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $46.32 | −$42.27 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $35.37 | −$53.22 | 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 Lucario V — FAQ
Is Lucario V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lucario V sells for $88.59 against $2.80 raw: a $85.79 spread, 32× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.64) 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 Lucario V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lucario V (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $88.59 versus $2.80 for a raw near-mint copy — a 32× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lucario V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $88.59, ahead of TAG 10 at $46.32. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lucario 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 Lucario V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lucario V breaks even when it gems about 45% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $23.64).
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