Is Kabutops worth grading?
Pokémon · Fossil · 9/62 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kabutops sells for $5,813 against $116 raw: a $5,697 spread, 50× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($675) 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)
- $116
- PSA 10
- $5,813
- PSA 9
- $675
- Gem premium
- 50×
- As of
- Nov 12, 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 | $5,813 | +$5,672 | +$5,647 | +$5,547 |
| PSA 9 | $675 | +$534 | +$509 | +$409 |
| PSA 8 | $167 | +$26.06 | +$1.06 | −$98.94 |
Net = sale price − $116 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% | $1,959 | +$1,793 |
| 50% | $3,244 | +$3,078 |
| 75% | $4,528 | +$4,362 |
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 | $2,586 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $375 | −$2,210 | 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 Kabutops — FAQ
Is Kabutops worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kabutops sells for $5,813 against $116 raw: a $5,697 spread, 50× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($675) 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 Kabutops worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kabutops (Fossil 9/62) sells for about $5,813 versus $116 for a raw near-mint copy — a 50× premium as of Nov 12, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kabutops?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,586, ahead of CGC 10 at $375. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kabutops 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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