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Lapras Grading Value — Is It Worth Grading?

Raw price: $94.99 | PSA 10 value: $692.61 | Gem rate: 14.4%

Verdict: Maybe — only submit cards in pristine condition

Estimated grading ROI: 502% (assumes ~$20 PSA economy submission)

How to Decide

  1. Check the price gap: Raw $94.99 vs PSA 10 $692.61
  2. Evaluate gem rate: 14.4% chance of PSA 10
  3. Calculate ROI: After $20 grading fee, ROI is ~502%
  4. Inspect condition: Only submit cards likely to grade 9+