Is Kirlia δ worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 88× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Kirlia δ sells for $145 against $1.64 raw: a $143 spread, 88× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.91) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.64
- PSA 10
- $145
- PSA 9
- $24.91
- Gem premium
- 88×
- 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 | $145 | +$118 | +$93.39 | −$6.61 |
| PSA 9 | $24.91 | −$1.73 | −$26.73 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $43.45 | +$16.81 | −$8.19 | −$108 |
Net = sale price − $1.64 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% | $54.94 | +$3.30 |
| 50% | $84.97 | +$33.33 |
| 75% | $115 | +$63.36 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $145 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $55.00 | −$90.03 | 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 | $145 | $55.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $79.56 |
| 9 | $51.72 | $43.20 |
| 8.5 | — | $44.02 |
| 8 | $43.45 | $11.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $29.95 |
| 7 | $50.20 | — |
| 6 | $16.50 | — |
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Grading Kirlia δ — FAQ
Is Kirlia δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kirlia δ sells for $145 against $1.64 raw: a $143 spread, 88× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.91) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Kirlia δ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kirlia δ (Dragon Frontiers 33/101) sells for about $145 versus $1.64 for a raw near-mint copy — a 88× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kirlia δ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $145, ahead of CGC 10 at $55.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kirlia 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.
What gem rate makes grading Kirlia δ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kirlia δ breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $24.91).
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