Is Black Kyurem-EX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Black Kyurem-EX sells for $146 against $5.12 raw: a $141 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.07) 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)
- $5.12
- PSA 10
- $146
- PSA 9
- $31.07
- Gem premium
- 29×
- As of
- Aug 10, 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 | $146 | +$116 | +$91.10 | −$8.90 |
| PSA 9 | $31.07 | +$0.95 | −$24.05 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $14.84 | −$15.28 | −$40.28 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $5.12 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% | $59.86 | +$4.74 |
| 50% | $88.64 | +$33.52 |
| 75% | $117 | +$62.31 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $146 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.20 | −$119 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $146 | $27.20 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $10.51 |
| 9 | $31.07 | $28.89 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $9.62 | — |
| 8 | $14.84 | $9.99 | — |
| 7 | $13.01 | — | — |
| 1 | $35.00 | — | — |
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Grading Black Kyurem-EX — FAQ
Is Black Kyurem-EX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Black Kyurem-EX sells for $146 against $5.12 raw: a $141 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.07) 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 Black Kyurem-EX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Black Kyurem-EX (Plasma Storm 95/135) sells for about $146 versus $5.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Black Kyurem-EX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $146, ahead of CGC 10 at $27.20. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Black Kyurem-EX 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 Black Kyurem-EX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Black Kyurem-EX breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.07).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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