Is Kyogre worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kyogre sells for $256 against $20.52 raw: a $235 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($292) 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)
- $20.52
- PSA 10
- $256
- PSA 9
- $292
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $256 | +$210 | +$185 | +$85.11 |
| PSA 9 | $292 | +$247 | +$222 | +$122 |
| PSA 8 | $37.23 | −$8.29 | −$33.29 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $20.52 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% | $283 | +$212 |
| 50% | $274 | +$203 |
| 75% | $265 | +$194 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $1,121 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $256 | −$865 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $135 | $1,121 | $198 |
| 9 | $1,179 | $603 | — |
| 8.5 | $460 | — | — |
| 8 | $120 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $50.26 | — |
| 7 | $75.03 | — | — |
| 6 | $183 | — | — |
| 5 | $90.00 | — | — |
| 3 | $199 | — | — |
| 1 | $29.00 | — | — |
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Grading Kyogre — FAQ
Is Kyogre worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kyogre sells for $256 against $20.52 raw: a $235 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($292) 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 Kyogre worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kyogre (Emerald 15/106) sells for about $256 versus $20.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kyogre?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $1,121, ahead of PSA 10 at $256. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kyogre need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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