Is Kangaskhan worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kangaskhan sells for $76.06 against $11.73 raw: a $64.33 spread, 6.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.31) 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)
- $11.73
- PSA 10
- $76.06
- PSA 9
- $47.31
- Gem premium
- 6.5×
- 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 | $76.06 | +$39.33 | +$14.33 | −$85.67 |
| PSA 9 | $47.31 | +$10.58 | −$14.42 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $17.60 | −$19.13 | −$44.13 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $11.73 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% | $54.50 | −$7.23 |
| 50% | $61.69 | −$0.05 |
| 75% | $68.87 | +$7.14 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 50%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $79.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $76.06 | −$2.94 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $76.06 | $79.00 | $105 |
| 9.5 | — | $31.00 | — |
| 9 | $128 | $74.40 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $86.40 | — |
| 8 | $33.55 | — | — |
| 7 | $52.11 | — | — |
| 6 | $15.50 | — | — |
| 5 | $39.84 | — | — |
| 1 | $140 | — | — |
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Grading Kangaskhan — FAQ
Is Kangaskhan worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kangaskhan sells for $76.06 against $11.73 raw: a $64.33 spread, 6.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.31) 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 Kangaskhan worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kangaskhan (Aquapolis 88/147) sells for about $76.06 versus $11.73 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.5× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kangaskhan?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $79.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $76.06. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kangaskhan need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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.
What gem rate makes grading Kangaskhan break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kangaskhan breaks even when it gems about 50% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.31).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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