Is Kaido worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kaido sells for $263 against $0.32 raw: a $263 spread, 823× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.00) 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)
- $0.32
- PSA 10
- $263
- PSA 9
- $41.00
- Gem premium
- 823×
- 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 | $263 | +$238 | +$213 | +$113 |
| PSA 9 | $41.00 | +$15.68 | −$9.32 | −$109 |
Net = sale price − $0.32 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% | $96.62 | +$46.30 |
| 50% | $152 | +$102 |
| 75% | $208 | +$158 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $425 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $155 | −$270 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
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 $263 against $0.32 raw: a $263 spread, 823× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.00) 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 ST04-003) sells for about $263 versus $0.32 for a raw near-mint copy — a 823× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kaido?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $425, ahead of CGC 10 at $155. 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.
What gem rate makes grading Kaido break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kaido breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.00).
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