Is Kyogre worth grading?
Pokémon · Celestial Storm · 46/168 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kyogre sells for $1,026 against $2.96 raw: a $1,023 spread, 347× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.21) 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)
- $2.96
- PSA 10
- $1,026
- PSA 9
- $33.21
- Gem premium
- 347×
- As of
- Sep 12, 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 | $1,026 | +$998 | +$973 | +$873 |
| PSA 9 | $33.21 | +$5.25 | −$19.75 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $285 | +$257 | +$232 | +$132 |
Net = sale price − $2.96 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% | $281 | +$228 |
| 50% | $530 | +$477 |
| 75% | $778 | +$725 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $1,026 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $90.00 | −$936 | 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.
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Grading Kyogre — FAQ
Is Kyogre worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kyogre sells for $1,026 against $2.96 raw: a $1,023 spread, 347× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.21) 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 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kyogre (Celestial Storm 46/168) sells for about $1,026 versus $2.96 for a raw near-mint copy — a 347× premium as of Sep 12, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kyogre?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,026, ahead of CGC 10 at $90.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kyogre 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 Kyogre break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kyogre breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.21).
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