Is Kaido worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kaido sells for $213 against $2.24 raw: a $211 spread, 95× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($77.97) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.24
- PSA 10
- $213
- PSA 9
- $77.97
- Gem premium
- 95×
- As of
- Sep 27, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $213 | +$186 | +$161 | +$60.95 |
| PSA 9 | $77.97 | +$50.73 | +$25.73 | −$74.27 |
| PSA 8 | $46.00 | +$18.76 | −$6.24 | −$106 |
Net = sale price − $2.24 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $112 | +$59.54 |
| 50% | $146 | +$93.34 |
| 75% | $179 | +$127 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $213 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $89.99 | −$123 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Kaido — FAQ
Is Kaido worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kaido sells for $213 against $2.24 raw: a $211 spread, 95× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($77.97) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Kaido worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kaido (Animal Kingdom ST04-001) sells for about $213 versus $2.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 95× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kaido?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $213, ahead of BGS 10 at $89.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kaido need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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