Is Gyarados worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 81× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Gyarados sells for $921 against $11.42 raw: a $909 spread, 81× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($32.01) 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)
- $11.42
- PSA 10
- $921
- PSA 9
- $32.01
- Gem premium
- 81×
- 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 | $921 | +$884 | +$859 | +$759 |
| PSA 9 | $32.01 | −$4.41 | −$29.41 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $21.00 | −$15.42 | −$40.42 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $11.42 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% | $254 | +$193 |
| 50% | $476 | +$415 |
| 75% | $699 | +$637 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $3,618 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $100 | −$3,518 | 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 | $3,618 | $100 |
| 9 | $137 | $65.00 |
| 8.5 | $45.00 | $39.97 |
| 8 | $25.94 | $20.00 |
| 7 | $49.08 | $15.99 |
| 6 | $39.77 | — |
| 4 | $13.50 | — |
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Grading Gyarados — FAQ
Is Gyarados worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gyarados sells for $921 against $11.42 raw: a $909 spread, 81× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($32.01) 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 (Mysterious Treasures 26/123) sells for about $921 versus $11.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 81× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gyarados?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $3,618, ahead of CGC 10 at $100. 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 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.01).
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