Is Kingdra-GX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 10× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Kingdra-GX sells for $130 against $12.72 raw: a $118 spread, 10× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.44) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $12.72
- PSA 10
- $130
- PSA 9
- $26.44
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $130 | +$92.63 | +$67.63 | −$32.37 |
| PSA 9 | $26.44 | −$11.28 | −$36.28 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $12.72 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% | $52.42 | −$10.30 |
| 50% | $78.39 | +$15.67 |
| 75% | $104 | +$41.65 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 35%. 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 | $130 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $44.12 | −$86.23 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $130 | $44.12 | $102 |
| 9 | $26.44 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $10.00 | — |
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Grading Kingdra-GX — FAQ
Is Kingdra-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kingdra-GX sells for $130 against $12.72 raw: a $118 spread, 10× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.44) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. 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 66/70) sells for about $130 versus $12.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kingdra-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $130, ahead of CGC 10 at $44.12. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kingdra-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 Kingdra-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kingdra-GX breaks even when it gems about 35% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.44).
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