Is Kingdra worth grading?
Pokémon · Aquapolis · 148/147 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kingdra sells for $13,014 against $600 raw: a $12,414 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,005) 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)
- $600
- PSA 10
- $13,014
- PSA 9
- $2,005
- Gem premium
- 22×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $13,014 | +$12,389 | +$12,364 | +$12,264 |
| PSA 9 | $2,005 | +$1,380 | +$1,355 | +$1,255 |
| PSA 8 | $1,286 | +$661 | +$636 | +$536 |
Net = sale price − $600 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% | $4,758 | +$4,108 |
| 50% | $7,510 | +$6,860 |
| 75% | $10,262 | +$9,612 |
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 | $13,014 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,104 | −$10,910 | 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 Kingdra — FAQ
Is Kingdra worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kingdra sells for $13,014 against $600 raw: a $12,414 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,005) 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 Kingdra worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kingdra (Aquapolis 148/147) sells for about $13,014 versus $600 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kingdra?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $13,014, ahead of CGC 10 at $2,104. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kingdra 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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