Is it worth grading Pikachu #SM86 from SM Black Star Promos?

It depends on condition and market pricing. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 8.0% (based on 488 graded copies). PSA 10 sales average $15000.00 versus a raw market of $31.87. Use the calculator on this page to compute exact EV for your card's condition.

What is the PSA 10 gem rate for Pikachu #SM86?

8.0% (based on 488 graded copies)

What does PSA grading cost?

PSA service levels range from $59.99 per card (Standard, 90-100 business days) to $9,999+ (Premium 10, for cards worth $250,001+). If a graded card is worth more than its tier's Max Insured Value, PSA upgrades it to the tier that covers it and bills the difference.

Should You Grade Pikachu #SM86 (SM Black Star Promos)? PSA Grading EV

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SM Black Star Promos · #SM86 · Promo

Default-tier verdict

Grade It+$703 (+105% ROI)

Based on raw market $31.87, PSA 10 $15000.00, gem rate 8.0% (488 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.

Pikachu

SM Black Star Promos · #SM86 · Promo

Market: $31.87

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PSA Pop · 488 graded

PSA 10

8.0%

PSA 9

26.6%

PSA 8

28.1%

PSA 7

16.8%

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Shipping estimate + Other fees

Expected Sale Prices

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Fine-tune your gem-rate odds based on centering, edges, and surface condition.

Expected Value

⚠If graded PSA 10, PSA will upcharge to Premium 1 ($999) — your PSA 10 value of $15000 exceeds this tier's $1,000 cap. No upcharge on PSA 9.

PSA 10: 8.0% × $15000.00+$1198.77

PSA 9: 26.6% × $446.89+$119.05

PSA 8: 28.1% × $137.87+$38.71

PSA 7: 16.8% × $78.75+$13.23

Below 7: 20.5% × raw+$6.53

Raw card cost-$31.87

Standard grading (weighted avg)-$135.03

Shipping + Other Fees-$10.00

EV+$1199.38(+678% ROI)

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678% ROI — strong margin absorbs selling fees and price swings.

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About this calculator

This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Pikachu #SM86 to PSA for grading. EV factors in real PSA population data (gem rates), live market prices for raw and graded copies, and PSA's tiered fee structure including upcharges when a card's graded value exceeds the tier's Max Insured Value. Adjust the inputs to match your card's exact condition for a personalized recommendation.

PSA population summary

Grade	Population	Rate
PSA 10	39	8.0%
PSA 9	130	26.6%
PSA 8	137	28.1%
PSA 7	82	16.8%

Should You Grade Pikachu #SM86 from SM Black Star Promos?

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