Is Pikachu V worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pikachu V sells for $446 against $4.69 raw: a $442 spread, 95× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.25) 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)
- $4.69
- PSA 10
- $446
- PSA 9
- $30.25
- Gem premium
- 95×
- 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 | $446 | +$417 | +$392 | +$292 |
| PSA 9 | $30.25 | +$0.56 | −$24.44 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $19.65 | −$10.04 | −$35.04 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $4.69 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% | $134 | +$79.62 |
| 50% | $238 | +$184 |
| 75% | $342 | +$288 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $446 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $63.01 | −$383 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $37.84 | −$409 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $446 | $37.84 | — | $63.01 |
| 9.5 | — | $18.38 | — | — |
| 9 | $30.25 | $13.42 | $29.50 | $8.16 |
| 8.5 | — | $7.94 | — | — |
| 8 | $19.65 | $16.03 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | — | $12.00 | — |
| 7 | $11.73 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $11.49 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $15.50 | — | — | — |
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Grading Pikachu V — FAQ
Is Pikachu V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pikachu V sells for $446 against $4.69 raw: a $442 spread, 95× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.25) 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 $446 versus $4.69 for a raw near-mint copy — a 95× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pikachu V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $446, ahead of SGC 10 at $63.01. 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 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.25).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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