Is Gyarados-GX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gyarados-GX sells for $692 against $19.35 raw: a $673 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($62.73) 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)
- $19.35
- PSA 10
- $692
- PSA 9
- $62.73
- Gem premium
- 36×
- 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 | $692 | +$648 | +$623 | +$523 |
| PSA 9 | $62.73 | +$18.38 | −$6.62 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $33.07 | −$11.28 | −$36.28 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $19.35 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% | $220 | +$151 |
| 50% | $377 | +$308 |
| 75% | $535 | +$465 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $692 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $152 | −$541 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $59.72 | −$632 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $692 | $152 | $59.72 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $13.99 | — | — |
| 9 | $62.73 | $21.61 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $12.49 | — | — |
| 8 | $33.07 | $10.00 | — | $30.00 |
| 7 | $15.00 | $15.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $10.99 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $10.50 | — | — | — |
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Grading Gyarados-GX — FAQ
Is Gyarados-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gyarados-GX sells for $692 against $19.35 raw: a $673 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($62.73) 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-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gyarados-GX (Crimson Invasion 18/111) sells for about $692 versus $19.35 for a raw near-mint copy — a 36× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gyarados-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $692, ahead of CGC 10 at $152. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gyarados-GX 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 Gyarados-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gyarados-GX breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $62.73).
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