Grading verdict · PSAsmp-SM98 · Nov 8
Grade it
Grading pays even if it misses a 10: the PSA 9 price alone beats selling raw.
At 30%: +$1,127 per card versus selling raw.
Pikachu - SM98
No. SM98PromoHolofoil · EnglishIllus. Saya Tsuruta
Catalog reference · USD $69.61 · PokemonPriceTracker, Nov 9, 12:06 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 $349.00 (Super Express), PSA 9 $59.99, PSA 8 $59.99, plus $10.00 shipping. Change your costs
PSA 10$4,750
+$3,701
PSA 9$165
+$13
PSA 8$250
+$86
A PSA 8 or better beats selling raw.
Buying raw to grade?
Pay up to $1,187
Grading breaks even at that price with your 30% PSA 10 chance. Raw sells for $69.61.
Fee headroom
$1,284 per card
Grading still beats selling raw at your odds while all grading costs stay under this.
PSA 10 price that flips it
Below $86
If PSA 10s fall 98% from $4,750, grading stops paying at your 30% odds.
Sales behind these numbers
Completed eBay sales of this exact printing, aggregated by PokemonPriceTracker, updated Nov 8. Only sales bound to this printing count.
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $4,750 longer-run | 10 | Nov 2 |
| PSA 9 | $165 longer-run | 34 | Nov 2 |
| PSA 8 | $250 longer-run | 32 | Oct 23 |
| CGC 10 | — too few | 3 | Sep 28 |
| Raw | $69.61 | — | Nov 9 |
Every other grade on record (10)
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 7 | $60.00 longer-run | 9 | Oct 31 |
| PSA 6 | — too few | 2 | Nov 4 |
| PSA 5 | — too few | 2 | Sep 25 |
| BGS 9 | — too few | 1 | Oct 10 |
| BGS 8 | — too few | 1 | Jul 9 |
| CGC 9.5 | — too few | 2 | Jun 15 |
| CGC 9 | $74.00 longer-run | 7 | Oct 19 |
| CGC 8.5 | $49.99 longer-run | 6 | Oct 11 |
| CGC 8 | — too few | 3 | Dec 29 |
| CGC 7 | — too few | 1 | Apr 16 |
- PSA 10: only 1 sale in the last 7 days, so the verdict uses the longer-run price of $4,750 from 10 sales, last on Nov 2.
- PSA 9: only 1 sale in the last 7 days, so the verdict uses the longer-run price of $165 from 34 sales, last on Nov 2.
- A PSA 10 here is worth about $4,750, above the limit of PSA Standard. PSA would move it up to Super Express at $349.00. The verdict includes this.
- Promos come in stamped and plain versions. Check that the sales below match your exact copy.
In the last 7 days, 1 PSA 10 and 1 PSA 9 sold. PSA 8 last sold on Oct 23.
PSA 10s are 23% 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
PSA 10s sell highest for this card. PSA has the most sales, 10. The verdict uses PSA. A price far out of line with PSA is held back until it is checked.
PSA 10$4,75010 sales
CGC 10checking3 sales
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 1.6%. At 15%: +$493 versus selling the 9 for a net $143.
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 - SM98 (SM Black Star Promos #SM98) worth?
As of Nov 9, 12:06 PM UTC, Pikachu - SM98 (SM Black Star Promos #SM98) has a market reference price of $69.61.
Is Pikachu - SM98 going up in value?
Over the past 7 days, the reference price for Pikachu - SM98 (SM Black Star Promos #SM98) has risen 0.3%. This describes recent tracked price movement only and is not investment advice.
Where can I check Pikachu - SM98 prices and sales?
CardIntel tracks Pikachu - SM98 (SM Black Star Promos #SM98) across TCGplayer market data, Cardmarket EUR averages and daily price history. Use the price chart and cross-platform pricing table above to compare current values.
Related notes
Pikachu - SM98 ↑ 53.0% in latest tracked window
Pikachu - SM98 (SM Black Star Promos) surged 53.0% from $30.50 to $46.67. Thin activity context in the latest tracked window.
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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.
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