Grading verdict · PSAcel25-008 · Nov 9
Only flawless copies
Grading beats selling raw if your copy has at least a 63% chance of a PSA 10.
At 30%: −$28 per card versus selling raw.
Surfing Pikachu V
No. 008Ultra RareHolofoil · EnglishIllus. aky CG Works
Catalog reference · USD $3.09 · PokemonPriceTracker, Nov 9, 12:03 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$120
+$31
PSA 9$21.50
−$54
PSA 8$22.75
−$53
Only a PSA 10 beats selling raw.
Buying raw to grade?
Don’t buy to grade
At your odds, grading loses money even on a free card.
Fee headroom
$42 per card
Grading still beats selling raw at your odds while all grading costs stay under this.
PSA 10 price that flips it
Above $229
PSA 10s would need to rise 91% from $120 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 | $120 | 554 | Nov 2 |
| PSA 9 | $21.50 | 425 | Nov 2 |
| PSA 8 | $22.75 | 84 | Nov 2 |
| CGC 10 | $21.20 looks off | 354 | Nov 2 |
| SGC 10 | — too few | 8 | Sep 27 |
| Raw | $3.09 | — | Nov 9 |
Every other grade on record (18)
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 7 | $14.00 longer-run | 10 | Oct 16 |
| PSA 6 | — too few | 3 | Oct 13 |
| PSA 5 | — too few | 1 | Apr 8 |
| PSA 4 | — too few | 1 | Oct 21 |
| PSA 1 | — too few | 3 | Aug 27 |
| BGS 9.5 | — too few | 5 | Apr 22 |
| BGS 9 | — too few | 1 | Feb 13 |
| BGS 8.5 | — too few | 1 | Jan 29 |
| CGC 9.5 | $12.00 longer-run | 70 | Oct 26 |
| CGC 9 | $10.80 | 186 | Nov 3 |
| CGC 8.5 | $8.40 | 57 | Nov 2 |
| CGC 8 | $5.50 longer-run | 18 | Nov 2 |
| CGC 7.5 | $7.17 longer-run | 5 | Oct 25 |
| CGC 6.5 | — too few | 1 | Feb 23 |
| CGC 5.5 | — too few | 1 | Jul 8 |
| CGC 5 | — too few | 1 | Feb 16 |
| SGC 9.5 | — too few | 8 | Sep 30 |
| SGC 9 | — too few | 3 | Jun 15 |
In the last 7 days, 5 PSA 10s, 11 PSA 9s and 4 PSA 8s sold.
PSA 10s are 57% 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, 554. The verdict uses PSA. A price far out of line with PSA is held back until it is checked.
PSA 10$120554 sales
CGC 10checking354 sales
SGC 10checking8 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.
%
Cracking pays if that chance is at least 82%. At 15%: −$57 versus selling the 9 for a net $18.25.
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 Surfing Pikachu V (Celebrations #008) worth?
As of Nov 9, 12:03 PM UTC, Surfing Pikachu V (Celebrations #008) has a market reference price of $3.09.
What is the PSA 10 price of Surfing Pikachu V?
The latest PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded sales for Surfing Pikachu V (Celebrations #008) carry a median of $120.00, aggregated from recent eBay sold listings as of Nov 2, 12:00 AM UTC.
Is Surfing Pikachu V going up in value?
Over the latest tracked day, the reference price for Surfing Pikachu V (Celebrations #008) has risen 1.0%. This describes recent tracked price movement only and is not investment advice.
Where can I check Surfing Pikachu V prices and sales?
CardIntel tracks Surfing Pikachu V (Celebrations #008) 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.
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