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Pikachu Grading Value — Is It Worth Grading?

Raw price: $6.72 | PSA 10 value: $2599.82 | Gem rate: 22.9%

Verdict: Likely Yes — good potential return if card is in great condition

Estimated grading ROI: 9630% (assumes ~$20 PSA economy submission)

How to Decide

  1. Check the price gap: Raw $6.72 vs PSA 10 $2599.82
  2. Evaluate gem rate: 22.9% chance of PSA 10
  3. Calculate ROI: After $20 grading fee, ROI is ~9630%
  4. Inspect condition: Only submit cards likely to grade 9+