Is Gyarados worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gyarados sells for $250 against $2.56 raw: a $247 spread, 98× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.66) 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)
- $2.56
- PSA 10
- $250
- PSA 9
- $57.66
- Gem premium
- 98×
- 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 | $250 | +$222 | +$197 | +$97.20 |
| PSA 9 | $57.66 | +$30.10 | +$5.10 | −$94.90 |
| PSA 8 | $48.81 | +$21.25 | −$3.75 | −$104 |
Net = sale price − $2.56 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% | $106 | +$53.13 |
| 50% | $154 | +$101 |
| 75% | $202 | +$149 |
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 | $250 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12.50 | −$237 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $45.60 | $12.50 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $8.76 | — |
| 9 | $25.12 | $32.76 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $3.00 | — |
| 8 | $16.23 | $24.99 | $18.06 |
| 7 | $400 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $5.00 | — |
| 6 | $20.00 | — | — |
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Grading Gyarados — FAQ
Is Gyarados worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gyarados sells for $250 against $2.56 raw: a $247 spread, 98× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.66) 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 (Burning Shadows 33/147) sells for about $250 versus $2.56 for a raw near-mint copy — a 98× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gyarados?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $250, ahead of CGC 10 at $12.50. 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?
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