Is Pikachu-EX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pikachu-EX sells for $7,928 against $88.28 raw: a $7,839 spread, 90× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($982) 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)
- $88.28
- PSA 10
- $7,928
- PSA 9
- $982
- Gem premium
- 90×
- As of
- Oct 6, 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 | $7,928 | +$7,814 | +$7,789 | +$7,689 |
| PSA 9 | $982 | +$869 | +$844 | +$744 |
| PSA 8 | $253 | +$140 | +$115 | +$14.90 |
Net = sale price − $88.28 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% | $2,719 | +$2,580 |
| 50% | $4,455 | +$4,317 |
| 75% | $6,191 | +$6,053 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $7,928 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,113 | −$6,814 | 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-EX — FAQ
Is Pikachu-EX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pikachu-EX sells for $7,928 against $88.28 raw: a $7,839 spread, 90× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($982) 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-EX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pikachu-EX (XY Black Star Promos XY84) sells for about $7,928 versus $88.28 for a raw near-mint copy — a 90× premium as of Oct 6, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pikachu-EX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $7,928, ahead of CGC 10 at $1,113. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pikachu-EX 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.
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