Is Gyarados δ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gyarados δ sells for $11,536 against $257 raw: a $11,279 spread, 45× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($9,348) 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)
- $257
- PSA 10
- $11,536
- PSA 9
- $9,348
- Gem premium
- 45×
- As of
- Oct 21, 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 | $11,536 | +$11,254 | +$11,229 | +$11,129 |
| PSA 9 | $9,348 | +$9,066 | +$9,041 | +$8,941 |
| PSA 8 | $894 | +$612 | +$587 | +$487 |
Net = sale price − $257 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% | $9,895 | +$9,588 |
| 50% | $10,442 | +$10,135 |
| 75% | $10,989 | +$10,682 |
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 | $11,536 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,133 | −$9,404 | 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 Gyarados δ — FAQ
Is Gyarados δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gyarados δ sells for $11,536 against $257 raw: a $11,279 spread, 45× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($9,348) 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 Gyarados δ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gyarados δ (Holon Phantoms 8/110) sells for about $11,536 versus $257 for a raw near-mint copy — a 45× premium as of Oct 21, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gyarados δ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $11,536, ahead of CGC 10 at $2,133. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gyarados δ 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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