Is カイオーガ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 カイオーガ sells for $9,472 against $1,127 raw: a $8,345 spread, 8.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,715) 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)
- $1,127
- PSA 10
- $9,472
- PSA 9
- $1,715
- Gem premium
- 8.4×
- As of
- Nov 13, 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 | $9,472 | +$8,320 | +$8,295 | +$8,195 |
| PSA 9 | $1,715 | +$563 | +$538 | +$438 |
| PSA 8 | $513 | −$639 | −$664 | −$764 |
Net = sale price − $1,127 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% | $3,654 | +$2,477 |
| 50% | $5,594 | +$4,416 |
| 75% | $7,533 | +$6,356 |
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 | $9,472 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $332 | −$9,140 | 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.
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Grading カイオーガ — FAQ
Is カイオーガ worth grading?
A PSA 10 カイオーガ sells for $9,472 against $1,127 raw: a $8,345 spread, 8.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,715) 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 カイオーガ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 カイオーガ (LEGEND Promos 071/L-P) sells for about $9,472 versus $1,127 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.4× premium as of Nov 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for カイオーガ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $9,472, ahead of CGC 10 at $332. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does カイオーガ 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.
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