Is Ampharos worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ampharos sells for $2,508 against $84.54 raw: a $2,423 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($288) 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)
- $84.54
- PSA 10
- $2,508
- PSA 9
- $288
- Gem premium
- 30×
- 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 | $2,508 | +$2,398 | +$2,373 | +$2,273 |
| PSA 9 | $288 | +$178 | +$153 | +$53.36 |
| PSA 8 | $179 | +$69.33 | +$44.33 | −$55.67 |
Net = sale price − $84.54 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% | $843 | +$708 |
| 50% | $1,398 | +$1,263 |
| 75% | $1,953 | +$1,818 |
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 | $2,508 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $431 | −$2,077 | 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 | SGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,180 | $302 | — | — | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $81.07 | $424 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $122 | $70.00 | $79.99 | $44.90 | — | — |
| 8.5 | $113 | $68.82 | $118 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $74.83 | $51.02 | $39.97 | — | $100 | $88.92 |
| 7.5 | — | $40.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $48.41 | $36.32 | — | $31.99 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $21.29 | $20.00 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $23.36 | $20.00 | $39.00 | $8.00 | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $3.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $19.00 | $24.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | $20.06 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | $19.00 | $19.99 | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | $26.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | $81.03 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Ampharos — FAQ
Is Ampharos worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ampharos sells for $2,508 against $84.54 raw: a $2,423 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($288) 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 Ampharos worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ampharos (Neo Genesis 1/111) sells for about $2,508 versus $84.54 for a raw near-mint copy — a 30× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ampharos?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,508, ahead of CGC 10 at $431. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ampharos 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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