Is Pikachu (1st Edition) worth grading?

Yes. Based on current market data, grading Pikachu (1st Edition) has an expected profit of $116.74 with a 73% ROI.

What is the grading ROI for Pikachu (1st Edition)?

The grading ROI is 73%. Raw price: $138.52, grading cost: ~$22.00, expected profit: $116.74.

Should You Grade Pikachu (1st Edition)?

Base Set · #58

Yes

Expected profit: $116.74 (73% ROI)

Expected Value

Raw price$138.52

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$255.26

Expected profit$116.74

ROI73%

Break-even sell price$406.52

Profit by Grade

PSA 6 $167.01 +$6.49 (4%)

PSA 7 $176.22 +$15.70 (10%)

PSA 8 $382.35 +$221.83 (138%)

PSA 9 $645.01 +$484.49 (302%)

PSA 10 $2997.55 +$2837.03 (1767%)

Undervalued

This card is undervalued by 84% — grading EV is $255.26 vs $138.52 raw.

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