Is Kakuna worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kakuna sells for $779 against $0.66 raw: a $778 spread, 1180× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.62) 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)
- $0.66
- PSA 10
- $779
- PSA 9
- $54.62
- Gem premium
- 1180×
- 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 | $779 | +$753 | +$728 | +$628 |
| PSA 9 | $54.62 | +$28.96 | +$3.96 | −$96.04 |
| PSA 8 | $40.89 | +$15.23 | −$9.77 | −$110 |
Net = sale price − $0.66 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% | $236 | +$185 |
| 50% | $417 | +$366 |
| 75% | $598 | +$547 |
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 | $779 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $42.29 | −$737 | 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 | $779 | $42.29 |
| 9.5 | — | $4.00 |
| 9 | $54.62 | — |
| 8 | $40.89 | — |
| 7 | $27.80 | — |
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Grading Kakuna — FAQ
Is Kakuna worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kakuna sells for $779 against $0.66 raw: a $778 spread, 1180× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.62) 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 Kakuna worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kakuna (FireRed & LeafGreen 36/112) sells for about $779 versus $0.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1180× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kakuna?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $779, ahead of CGC 10 at $42.29. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kakuna 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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