Is Kyogre ex worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kyogre ex sells for $3,888 against $80.00 raw: a $3,808 spread, 49× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($514) 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)
- $80.00
- PSA 10
- $3,888
- PSA 9
- $514
- Gem premium
- 49×
- 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 | $3,888 | +$3,783 | +$3,758 | +$3,658 |
| PSA 9 | $514 | +$409 | +$384 | +$284 |
Net = sale price − $80.00 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% | $1,358 | +$1,228 |
| 50% | $2,201 | +$2,071 |
| 75% | $3,045 | +$2,915 |
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 | $3,888 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $799 | −$3,089 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $3,888 | $799 |
| 9 | $514 | — |
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Grading Kyogre ex — FAQ
Is Kyogre ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kyogre ex sells for $3,888 against $80.00 raw: a $3,808 spread, 49× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($514) 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 Kyogre ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kyogre ex (PLAY Promos 027/PLAY) sells for about $3,888 versus $80.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 49× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kyogre ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $3,888, ahead of CGC 10 at $799. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kyogre ex 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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