Is Ampharos worth grading?
Pokémon · Expedition Base Set · 2/165 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ampharos sells for $97,900 against $175 raw: a $97,725 spread, 559× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,777) 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)
- $175
- PSA 10
- $97,900
- PSA 9
- $6,777
- Gem premium
- 559×
- As of
- Oct 23, 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 | $97,900 | +$97,700 | +$97,675 | +$97,575 |
| PSA 9 | $6,777 | +$6,577 | +$6,552 | +$6,452 |
| PSA 8 | $1,435 | +$1,235 | +$1,210 | +$1,110 |
Net = sale price − $175 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% | $29,557 | +$29,332 |
| 50% | $52,338 | +$52,113 |
| 75% | $75,119 | +$74,894 |
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 | $97,900 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $600 | −$97,300 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $524 | −$97,376 | 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.
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Grading Ampharos — FAQ
Is Ampharos worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ampharos sells for $97,900 against $175 raw: a $97,725 spread, 559× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,777) 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 Ampharos worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ampharos (Expedition Base Set 2/165) sells for about $97,900 versus $175 for a raw near-mint copy — a 559× premium as of Oct 23, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ampharos?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $97,900, ahead of BGS 10 at $600. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ampharos 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.
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