Is Kabuto worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kabuto sells for $120 against $1.08 raw: a $119 spread, 111× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($388) 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)
- $1.08
- PSA 10
- $120
- PSA 9
- $388
- Gem premium
- 111×
- 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 | $120 | +$93.96 | +$68.96 | −$31.04 |
| PSA 9 | $388 | +$361 | +$336 | +$236 |
| PSA 8 | $79.96 | +$53.88 | +$28.88 | −$71.12 |
Net = sale price − $1.08 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% | $321 | +$270 |
| 50% | $254 | +$203 |
| 75% | $187 | +$136 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $563 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $120 | −$443 | 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 | $120 | $563 | $59.67 |
| 9.5 | — | $49.99 | — |
| 9 | $388 | $13.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $48.00 | — |
| 8 | $79.96 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $10.00 | — |
| 7 | $48.74 | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $2.00 | — |
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Grading Kabuto — FAQ
Is Kabuto worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kabuto sells for $120 against $1.08 raw: a $119 spread, 111× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($388) 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 Kabuto worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kabuto (Legend Maker 36/92) sells for about $120 versus $1.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 111× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kabuto?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $563, ahead of PSA 10 at $120. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kabuto 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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