Is Koga's Ekans worth grading?
Pokémon · Gym Challenge · 77/132 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Koga's Ekans sells for $128 against $3.33 raw: a $125 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.09) 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)
- $3.33
- PSA 10
- $128
- PSA 9
- $30.09
- Gem premium
- 38×
- 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 | $128 | +$99.70 | +$74.70 | −$25.30 |
| PSA 9 | $30.09 | +$1.76 | −$23.24 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $12.50 | −$15.83 | −$40.83 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $3.33 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% | $54.58 | +$1.25 |
| 50% | $79.06 | +$25.73 |
| 75% | $104 | +$50.22 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 | $128 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.93 | −$101 | 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 | $41.01 | $14.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| 9 | $21.24 | $10.50 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $8.00 | — |
| 8 | $14.96 | $6.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $8.00 | — |
| 7 | $16.00 | $10.00 | — |
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other Gym Challenge cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading Koga's Ekans — FAQ
Is Koga's Ekans worth grading?
A PSA 10 Koga's Ekans sells for $128 against $3.33 raw: a $125 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.09) 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 Koga's Ekans worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Koga's Ekans (Gym Challenge 77/132) sells for about $128 versus $3.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 38× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Koga's Ekans?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $128, ahead of CGC 10 at $26.93. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Koga's Ekans 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 Koga's Ekans break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Koga's Ekans breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.09).
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.
Check my card free