Is Gyarados worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 1198× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Gyarados sells for $2,000 against $1.67 raw: a $1,998 spread, 1198× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.08) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.67
- PSA 10
- $2,000
- PSA 9
- $22.08
- Gem premium
- 1198×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $2,000 | +$1,973 | +$1,948 | +$1,848 |
| PSA 9 | $22.08 | −$4.59 | −$29.59 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $15.10 | −$11.57 | −$36.57 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $1.67 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% | $517 | +$465 |
| 50% | $1,011 | +$959 |
| 75% | $1,506 | +$1,454 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $2,000 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $75.00 | −$1,925 | 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 Gyarados — FAQ
Is Gyarados worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gyarados sells for $2,000 against $1.67 raw: a $1,998 spread, 1198× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.08) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Gyarados worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gyarados (Legendary Treasures 31/113) sells for about $2,000 versus $1.67 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1198× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gyarados?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,000, ahead of CGC 10 at $75.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gyarados 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 Gyarados break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gyarados breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $22.08).
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