Grading verdict · PSAme2pt5-277 · Nov 9
Grade clean copies
Grading beats selling raw if your copy has at least a 31% chance of a PSA 10.
31% if a miss grades PSA 9, 29% if it grades PSA 8.
At 30%: −$2.98 per card versus selling raw.
Pikachu ex
No. 277/217Special Illustration RareHolofoil · English
Catalog reference · USD $243.04 · PokemonPriceTracker, Nov 8, 12:01 PM UTC
Reference condition: Near mintYour copy’s condition may differ.
What each grade is worth to you
Net of grading and selling costs, compared with selling the raw card today. Grading fee by result: PSA 10 $59.99, PSA 9 $59.99, PSA 8 $59.99, plus $10.00 shipping. Change your costs
PSA 10$550
+$196
PSA 9$220
−$90
PSA 8$232
−$79
Only a PSA 10 beats selling raw.
Buying raw to grade?
Pay up to $207
Grading breaks even at that price with your 30% PSA 10 chance. Raw sells for $243.
Fee headroom
$67 per card
Grading still beats selling raw at your odds while all grading costs stay under this.
PSA 10 price that flips it
Above $561
PSA 10s would need to rise 2% from $550 for grading to pay at your 30% odds.
Sales behind these numbers
Completed eBay sales of this exact printing, aggregated by PokemonPriceTracker, updated Nov 9. Only sales bound to this printing count.
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $550 | 479 | Nov 8 |
| PSA 9 | $220 | 311 | Nov 8 |
| PSA 8 | $232 longer-run | 25 | Oct 27 |
| BGS 10 | $870 longer-run | 31 | Nov 2 |
| CGC 10 | $299 longer-run | 139 | Nov 6 |
| Raw | $243.04 | — | Nov 8 |
Every other grade on record (9)
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 7 | — too few | 3 | Oct 11 |
| PSA 5 | — too few | 1 | Sep 27 |
| BGS 9.5 | $398 longer-run | 25 | Nov 3 |
| BGS 9 | $228 longer-run | 14 | Nov 4 |
| BGS 8.5 | — too few | 3 | Sep 6 |
| BGS 8 | — too few | 1 | Jun 18 |
| CGC 9.5 | $285 longer-run | 6 | Oct 26 |
| CGC 9 | $193 longer-run | 26 | Oct 23 |
| CGC 8.5 | — too few | 3 | Sep 7 |
In the last 7 days, 16 PSA 10s and 19 PSA 9s sold. PSA 8 last sold on Oct 27.
PSA 10s are 61% of this card’s PSA 9 and 10 sales. Owners sell their best copies, so this is not your chance of a 10.
Raw price
Recorded observations through Nov 9, 12:00 AM UTC. Grading takes months, and the raw price can move while you wait.
1M · USD · price observations, not individual transactions
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Which grader’s 10 sells best
A PSA 10 sells for 1.8× a CGC 10 of this card. PSA has the most sales, 479. The verdict uses PSA.
PSA 10$550479 sales
BGS 10$87031 sales
CGC 10$299139 sales
After each grader’s base fee for that value, shipping and selling fees, a 10 nets $664 from BGS, $407 from PSA, $229 from CGC. The 10s are not equally hard to get: a BGS 10 is far rarer than a PSA 10. Turnaround and resale demand differ too; check the grader board on Grading costs.
Already have a PSA 9?
Crack it and send the raw card again, or sell the 9 as it is. A miss pays a second grading fee and usually comes back a 9 again.
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Cracking pays if that chance is at least 24%. At 15%: −$26 versus selling the 9 for a net $190.
A card that graded 9 once is less likely to get a 10 than a fresh copy, so set this lower than you would for one. Cracking a slab can also damage the card.
Before you set your odds: what a PSA 10 needs
- CenteringAbout 55/45 to 60/40 or better on the front, 75/25 on the back.
- CornersFour sharp corners with no rounding or fraying.
- EdgesNo whitening or chipping, especially on the back.
- SurfaceNo scratches, print lines, dents or holo wear under a light.
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How much is Pikachu ex - 277/217 (Ascended Heroes #277) worth?
As of Nov 8, 12:01 PM UTC, Pikachu ex - 277/217 (Ascended Heroes #277) has a market reference price of $243.04.
What is the PSA 10 price of Pikachu ex - 277/217?
The latest PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded sales for Pikachu ex - 277/217 (Ascended Heroes #277) carry a median of $550.00, aggregated from recent eBay sold listings as of Nov 8, 12:00 AM UTC.
Is Pikachu ex - 277/217 going up in value?
Over the past 7 days, the reference price for Pikachu ex - 277/217 (Ascended Heroes #277) has fallen 9.2%. This describes recent tracked price movement only and is not investment advice.
Where can I check Pikachu ex - 277/217 prices and sales?
CardIntel tracks Pikachu ex - 277/217 (Ascended Heroes #277) across TCGplayer market data, Cardmarket EUR averages, graded eBay sold comps and daily price history. Use the price chart and cross-platform pricing table above to compare current values.
Related notes
Pokémon TCG: Surging Sparks Released
The latest Scarlet & Violet expansion 'Surging Sparks' officially launched worldwide. Early chase cards include Pikachu ex SAR and several new Illustration Rares. First-week prices are inflated — expect correction in 2-4 weeks.
Feb 15, 12:00 AM UTC · Official Pokémon Company
PSA Announces New Modern Card Tier Pricing
PSA raised their base-level grading fee from $30 to $35 for standard cards. Express and Super Express tiers unchanged. This may reduce casual submissions and tighten PSA 10 supply for modern cards.
Feb 10, 12:00 AM UTC · PSA Official
January Market Overview: Post-Holiday Correction
As expected, the market saw a 5-10% correction across most categories following the December holiday buying surge. Vintage cards held better than modern, with Base Set holos showing minimal decline.
Jan 5, 12:00 AM UTC · Market Data Analysis
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