Is Kadabra worth grading?
Pokémon · Legendary Collection · 49/110 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kadabra sells for $283 against $4.87 raw: a $278 spread, 58× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.05) 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)
- $4.87
- PSA 10
- $283
- PSA 9
- $49.05
- Gem premium
- 58×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $283 | +$253 | +$228 | +$128 |
| PSA 9 | $49.05 | +$19.18 | −$5.82 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $18.42 | −$11.45 | −$36.45 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $4.87 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% | $107 | +$52.56 |
| 50% | $166 | +$111 |
| 75% | $224 | +$169 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $15,076 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $452 | −$14,624 | 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 Kadabra — FAQ
Is Kadabra worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kadabra sells for $283 against $4.87 raw: a $278 spread, 58× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.05) 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 Kadabra worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kadabra (Legendary Collection 49/110) sells for about $283 versus $4.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 58× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kadabra?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $15,076, ahead of CGC 10 at $452. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kadabra 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 Kadabra break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kadabra breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.05).
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