Is Gyarados worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gyarados sells for $33.95 against $0.48 raw: a $33.47 spread, 71× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.44) 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)
- $0.48
- PSA 10
- $33.95
- PSA 9
- $27.44
- Gem premium
- 71×
- 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 | $33.95 | +$8.47 | −$16.53 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $27.44 | +$1.96 | −$23.04 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $10.75 | −$14.73 | −$39.73 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $0.48 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% | $29.07 | −$21.41 |
| 50% | $30.70 | −$19.79 |
| 75% | $32.32 | −$18.16 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $248 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$208 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $248 | $40.00 | — | $40.49 |
| 9.5 | — | $9.98 | — | — |
| 9 | $9.00 | $10.21 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $6.00 | $16.00 | — |
| 8 | $14.00 | $1.00 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $7.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $16.99 | $8.00 | — | — |
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Grading Gyarados — FAQ
Is Gyarados worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gyarados sells for $33.95 against $0.48 raw: a $33.47 spread, 71× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.44) 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 Gyarados worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gyarados (Pokémon GO 022/078) sells for about $33.95 versus $0.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 71× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gyarados?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $248, ahead of CGC 10 at $40.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gyarados 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.
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.
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