Is Lucario worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lucario sells for $1,962 against $13.78 raw: a $1,948 spread, 142× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($114) 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)
- $13.78
- PSA 10
- $1,962
- PSA 9
- $114
- Gem premium
- 142×
- 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 | $1,962 | +$1,923 | +$1,898 | +$1,798 |
| PSA 9 | $114 | +$75.24 | +$50.24 | −$49.76 |
| PSA 8 | $36.40 | −$2.38 | −$27.38 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $13.78 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% | $576 | +$512 |
| 50% | $1,038 | +$974 |
| 75% | $1,500 | +$1,436 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $1,985 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $1,962 | −$22.92 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $150 | −$1,835 | 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 | $1,962 | $150 | $1,985 |
| 9 | $114 | $15.26 | — |
| 8.5 | — | — | $25.92 |
| 8 | $36.40 | — | $26.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $15.50 | — |
| 7 | $21.74 | — | — |
| 6 | $9.61 | — | — |
| 5 | $24.99 | — | — |
| 4 | $12.42 | — | — |
| 3 | $10.50 | — | — |
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Grading Lucario — FAQ
Is Lucario worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lucario sells for $1,962 against $13.78 raw: a $1,948 spread, 142× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($114) 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 (XY Black Star Promos XY140) sells for about $1,962 versus $13.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 142× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lucario?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $1,985, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,962. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lucario need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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