Is Gyarados worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gyarados sells for $271 against $17.29 raw: a $254 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($133) 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)
- $17.29
- PSA 10
- $271
- PSA 9
- $133
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $271 | +$229 | +$204 | +$104 |
| PSA 9 | $133 | +$90.50 | +$65.50 | −$34.50 |
| PSA 8 | $30.99 | −$11.30 | −$36.30 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $17.29 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% | $167 | +$100 |
| 50% | $202 | +$135 |
| 75% | $236 | +$169 |
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 | $271 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $225 | −$46.00 | 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 | BGS | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $150 | $225 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $199 | — | — |
| 9 | $122 | $150 | $138 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $139 | — | $64.99 |
| 8 | $47.59 | $173 | — | — |
| 7 | $44.69 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $15.53 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $27.94 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $39.99 | — | — | — |
| 2 | $22.99 | — | — | — |
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Grading Gyarados — FAQ
Is Gyarados worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gyarados sells for $271 against $17.29 raw: a $254 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($133) 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 Gyarados worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gyarados (Stormfront 19/100) sells for about $271 versus $17.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gyarados?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $271, ahead of CGC 10 at $225. 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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