Is Ampharos worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ampharos sells for $3,410 against $104 raw: a $3,306 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($129) 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)
- $104
- PSA 10
- $3,410
- PSA 9
- $129
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 | $3,410 | +$3,281 | +$3,256 | +$3,156 |
| PSA 9 | $129 | +$0.52 | −$24.48 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $103 | −$25.77 | −$50.77 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $104 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% | $949 | +$796 |
| 50% | $1,770 | +$1,616 |
| 75% | $2,590 | +$2,436 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $3,410 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $257 | −$3,153 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $450 | $257 |
| 9.5 | — | $17.50 |
| 9 | $183 | $26.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $41.58 |
| 8 | $273 | $81.78 |
| 7.5 | — | $74.77 |
| 7 | $87.57 | — |
| 6 | $104 | $12.00 |
| 5 | $79.86 | $26.01 |
| 3 | $29.99 | — |
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Grading Ampharos — FAQ
Is Ampharos worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ampharos sells for $3,410 against $104 raw: a $3,306 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($129) 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 (Unseen Forces 1/115) sells for about $3,410 versus $104 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ampharos?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $3,410, ahead of CGC 10 at $257. 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.
What gem rate makes grading Ampharos break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ampharos breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $129).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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