Is Gyarados worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gyarados sells for $280 against $3.06 raw: a $277 spread, 92× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.62) 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)
- $3.06
- PSA 10
- $280
- PSA 9
- $43.62
- Gem premium
- 92×
- 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 | $280 | +$252 | +$227 | +$127 |
| PSA 9 | $43.62 | +$15.56 | −$9.44 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $12.34 | −$15.72 | −$40.72 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $3.06 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% | $103 | +$49.66 |
| 50% | $162 | +$109 |
| 75% | $221 | +$168 |
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 | $1,494 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$1,454 | 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 $280 against $3.06 raw: a $277 spread, 92× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.62) 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 Gyarados worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gyarados (Dragons Exalted 24/124) sells for about $280 versus $3.06 for a raw near-mint copy — a 92× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gyarados?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,494, ahead of CGC 10 at $40.00. 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 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.62).
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