Is Kabuto worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kabuto sells for $117 against $1.02 raw: a $116 spread, 115× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($73.93) 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)
- $1.02
- PSA 10
- $117
- PSA 9
- $73.93
- Gem premium
- 115×
- 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 | $117 | +$90.98 | +$65.98 | −$34.02 |
| PSA 9 | $73.93 | +$47.91 | +$22.91 | −$77.09 |
| PSA 8 | $87.17 | +$61.15 | +$36.15 | −$63.85 |
Net = sale price − $1.02 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% | $84.70 | +$33.68 |
| 50% | $95.47 | +$44.45 |
| 75% | $106 | +$55.21 |
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 | $117 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $98.60 | −$18.40 | 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 | $117 | $98.60 |
| 9.5 | — | $9.00 |
| 9 | $73.93 | $44.96 |
| 8.5 | — | $22.40 |
| 8 | $87.17 | — |
| 7 | $60.09 | $24.99 |
| 3 | $10.50 | — |
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Grading Kabuto — FAQ
Is Kabuto worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kabuto sells for $117 against $1.02 raw: a $116 spread, 115× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($73.93) 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 (Power Keepers 51/108) sells for about $117 versus $1.02 for a raw near-mint copy — a 115× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kabuto?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $117, ahead of CGC 10 at $98.60. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kabuto 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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