Is Rayquaza worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Rayquaza sells for $169 against $1.32 raw: a $168 spread, 128× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.14) 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)
- $1.32
- PSA 10
- $169
- PSA 9
- $47.14
- Gem premium
- 128×
- 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 | $169 | +$143 | +$118 | +$18.10 |
| PSA 9 | $47.14 | +$20.82 | −$4.18 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $18.92 | −$7.40 | −$32.40 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $1.32 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% | $77.71 | +$26.39 |
| 50% | $108 | +$56.96 |
| 75% | $139 | +$87.53 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $169 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.38 | −$134 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $169 | $35.38 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $23.06 | — | — |
| 9 | $47.14 | $14.72 | $5.00 | $37.59 |
| 8 | $18.92 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $23.00 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $10.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Rayquaza — FAQ
Is Rayquaza worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rayquaza sells for $169 against $1.32 raw: a $168 spread, 128× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.14) 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 Rayquaza worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rayquaza (McDonald's Collection 2024 014/015) sells for about $169 versus $1.32 for a raw near-mint copy — a 128× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rayquaza?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $169, ahead of CGC 10 at $35.38. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rayquaza 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 Rayquaza break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Rayquaza breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.14).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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