Is Kyurem worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kyurem sells for $1,671 against $74.73 raw: a $1,596 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($206) 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)
- $74.73
- PSA 10
- $1,671
- PSA 9
- $206
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $1,671 | +$1,571 | +$1,546 | +$1,446 |
| PSA 9 | $206 | +$106 | +$81.14 | −$18.86 |
| PSA 8 | $106 | +$6.61 | −$18.39 | −$118 |
Net = sale price − $74.73 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% | $572 | +$447 |
| 50% | $939 | +$814 |
| 75% | $1,305 | +$1,180 |
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 | $1,671 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $937 | −$734 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,671 | $937 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $4.00 | $20.00 |
| 9 | $206 | — | $61.00 |
| 8 | $106 | $80.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $34.17 | — |
| 7 | $64.61 | $54.00 | — |
| 6 | $59.99 | — | — |
| 5 | — | $14.40 | — |
| 4 | $29.99 | — | — |
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Grading Kyurem — FAQ
Is Kyurem worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kyurem sells for $1,671 against $74.73 raw: a $1,596 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($206) 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 Kyurem worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kyurem (Dragon Vault 21/20) sells for about $1,671 versus $74.73 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kyurem?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,671, ahead of CGC 10 at $937. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kyurem 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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