Is Kingdra worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kingdra sells for $350 against $2.91 raw: a $347 spread, 120× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.89) 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)
- $2.91
- PSA 10
- $350
- PSA 9
- $35.89
- Gem premium
- 120×
- 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 | $350 | +$322 | +$297 | +$197 |
| PSA 9 | $35.89 | +$7.98 | −$17.02 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $11.97 | −$15.94 | −$40.94 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $2.91 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% | $114 | +$61.51 |
| 50% | $193 | +$140 |
| 75% | $271 | +$219 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $350 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $69.99 | −$280 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $350 | $69.99 |
| 9 | $35.89 | $12.00 |
| 8 | $11.97 | — |
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Grading Kingdra — FAQ
Is Kingdra worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kingdra sells for $350 against $2.91 raw: a $347 spread, 120× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.89) 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 Kingdra worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kingdra (Plasma Freeze 84/116) sells for about $350 versus $2.91 for a raw near-mint copy — a 120× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kingdra?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $350, ahead of CGC 10 at $69.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kingdra 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 Kingdra break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kingdra breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.89).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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