Is Lucario worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lucario sells for $688 against $2.91 raw: a $685 spread, 236× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.59) 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)
- $2.91
- PSA 10
- $688
- PSA 9
- $33.59
- Gem premium
- 236×
- 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 | $688 | +$660 | +$635 | +$535 |
| PSA 9 | $33.59 | +$5.68 | −$19.32 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $15.80 | −$12.11 | −$37.11 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $2.91 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% | $197 | +$144 |
| 50% | $361 | +$308 |
| 75% | $524 | +$471 |
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 | $2,500 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $38.00 | −$2,462 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $2,500 | $38.00 | — |
| 9 | $29.12 | $22.89 | $18.50 |
| 8.5 | — | $10.97 | $14.26 |
| 8 | $296 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $15.99 | — |
| 7 | $7.00 | $18.24 | — |
| 6 | $13.88 | $69.00 | — |
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Grading Lucario — FAQ
Is Lucario worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lucario sells for $688 against $2.91 raw: a $685 spread, 236× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.59) 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 Lucario worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lucario (Fates Collide 63/124) sells for about $688 versus $2.91 for a raw near-mint copy — a 236× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lucario?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,500, ahead of CGC 10 at $38.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lucario 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 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lucario breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.59).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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