Is Kingdra worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kingdra sells for $162 against $21.16 raw: a $141 spread, 7.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.70) 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)
- $21.16
- PSA 10
- $162
- PSA 9
- $46.70
- Gem premium
- 7.6×
- 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 | $162 | +$116 | +$90.60 | −$9.40 |
| PSA 9 | $46.70 | +$0.54 | −$24.46 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $71.79 | +$25.63 | +$0.63 | −$99.37 |
Net = sale price − $21.16 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% | $75.47 | +$4.31 |
| 50% | $104 | +$33.07 |
| 75% | $133 | +$61.84 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $162 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $50.00 | −$112 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24.00 | −$138 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $105 | $50.00 | $24.00 |
| 9 | $18.42 | $20.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $10.00 | — |
| 8 | $71.79 | $11.00 | — |
| 7 | $22.45 | — | — |
| 6 | $11.25 | — | — |
| 5 | $12.50 | — | — |
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Grading Kingdra — FAQ
Is Kingdra worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kingdra sells for $162 against $21.16 raw: a $141 spread, 7.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.70) 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 Kingdra worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kingdra (Neo Revelation 19/64) sells for about $162 versus $21.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kingdra?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $162, ahead of CGC 10 at $50.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kingdra 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 Kingdra break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kingdra breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.70).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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