Is Kingdra worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kingdra sells for $911 against $49.92 raw: a $861 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($154) 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)
- $49.92
- PSA 10
- $911
- PSA 9
- $154
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $911 | +$836 | +$811 | +$711 |
| PSA 9 | $154 | +$79.55 | +$54.55 | −$45.45 |
| PSA 8 | $65.92 | −$9.00 | −$34.00 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $49.92 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% | $344 | +$244 |
| 50% | $533 | +$433 |
| 75% | $722 | +$622 |
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 | $7,500 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $241 | −$7,259 | 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 | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $7,500 | $170 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $49.27 | — |
| 9 | $102 | $84.99 | $80.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $39.67 | — |
| 8 | $182 | $81.68 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $33.00 | — |
| 7 | $38.32 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $20.00 | — |
| 6 | $38.00 | — | — |
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Grading Kingdra — FAQ
Is Kingdra worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kingdra sells for $911 against $49.92 raw: a $861 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($154) 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 Kingdra worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kingdra (Team Rocket Returns 12/109) sells for about $911 versus $49.92 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kingdra?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $7,500, ahead of CGC 10 at $241. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kingdra 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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