Is Kabutops worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kabutops sells for $4,001 against $32.95 raw: a $3,968 spread, 121× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($243) 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)
- $32.95
- PSA 10
- $4,001
- PSA 9
- $243
- Gem premium
- 121×
- 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 | $4,001 | +$3,943 | +$3,918 | +$3,818 |
| PSA 9 | $243 | +$185 | +$160 | +$60.41 |
| PSA 8 | $36.81 | −$21.14 | −$46.14 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $32.95 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% | $1,183 | +$1,100 |
| 50% | $2,122 | +$2,039 |
| 75% | $3,062 | +$2,979 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $4,001 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $143 | −$3,858 | 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 | $4,001 | $143 |
| 9.5 | — | $15.00 |
| 9 | $243 | $31.54 |
| 8.5 | — | $19.94 |
| 8 | $36.81 | $9.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $9.00 |
| 7 | $19.51 | $8.00 |
| 6 | $12.51 | — |
| 5 | $29.55 | — |
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Grading Kabutops — FAQ
Is Kabutops worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kabutops sells for $4,001 against $32.95 raw: a $3,968 spread, 121× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($243) 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 Kabutops worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kabutops (Majestic Dawn 6/100) sells for about $4,001 versus $32.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 121× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kabutops?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $4,001, ahead of CGC 10 at $143. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kabutops 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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