Is Kingdra-GX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kingdra-GX sells for $98.75 against $4.28 raw: a $94.47 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.36) 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)
- $4.28
- PSA 10
- $98.75
- PSA 9
- $33.36
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $98.75 | +$69.47 | +$44.47 | −$55.53 |
| PSA 9 | $33.36 | +$4.08 | −$20.92 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $24.00 | −$5.28 | −$30.28 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $4.28 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% | $49.71 | −$4.57 |
| 50% | $66.06 | +$11.78 |
| 75% | $82.40 | +$28.12 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 32%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $119 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $98.75 | −$20.66 | 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 | $98.75 | $119 |
| 9 | $33.36 | — |
| 8 | $24.00 | — |
| 7 | $15.46 | — |
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Grading Kingdra-GX — FAQ
Is Kingdra-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kingdra-GX sells for $98.75 against $4.28 raw: a $94.47 spread, 23× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.36) 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 Kingdra-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kingdra-GX (Dragon Majesty 18/70) sells for about $98.75 versus $4.28 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kingdra-GX?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $119, ahead of PSA 10 at $98.75. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kingdra-GX need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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 Kingdra-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kingdra-GX breaks even when it gems about 32% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.36).
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