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Pichu Grading Value — Is It Worth Grading?

Raw price: $5.21 | PSA 10 value: $286.00 | Gem rate: 13.3%

Verdict: Maybe — only submit cards in pristine condition

Estimated grading ROI: 1034% (assumes ~$20 PSA economy submission)

How to Decide

  1. Check the price gap: Raw $5.21 vs PSA 10 $286.00
  2. Evaluate gem rate: 13.3% chance of PSA 10
  3. Calculate ROI: After $20 grading fee, ROI is ~1034%
  4. Inspect condition: Only submit cards likely to grade 9+