Is Black Kyurem worth grading?
Pokémon · Boundaries Crossed · 100/149 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 9 Black Kyurem sells for $1,200 against $1.27 raw: a $1,199 spread, 945× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,200) 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)
- $1.27
- PSA 9
- $1,200
- PSA 9
- $1,200
- Gem premium
- 945×
- 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 9 | $1,200 | +$1,174 | +$1,149 | +$1,049 |
| PSA 9 | $1,200 | +$1,174 | +$1,149 | +$1,049 |
| PSA 8 | $44.95 | +$18.68 | −$6.32 | −$106 |
Net = sale price − $1.27 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% | $1,200 | +$1,149 |
| 50% | $1,200 | +$1,149 |
| 75% | $1,200 | +$1,149 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Black Kyurem — FAQ
Is Black Kyurem worth grading?
A PSA 9 Black Kyurem sells for $1,200 against $1.27 raw: a $1,199 spread, 945× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,200) 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.
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