Is アローラ キュウコンGX worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 アローラ キュウコンGX brings $78.56 versus $26.66 raw — a $51.90 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.80) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $26.66
- PSA 10
- $78.56
- PSA 9
- $27.80
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $78.56 | +$26.90 | +$1.90 | −$98.10 |
| PSA 9 | $27.80 | −$23.86 | −$48.86 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $26.66 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% | $40.49 | −$36.17 |
| 50% | $53.18 | −$23.48 |
| 75% | $65.87 | −$10.79 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 96%. 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 | $78.56 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $63.55 | −$15.01 | 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 | $78.56 | $63.55 |
| 9 | $27.80 | $29.99 |
| 8 | — | $25.00 |
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Grading アローラ キュウコンGX — FAQ
Is アローラ キュウコンGX worth grading?
A PSA 10 アローラ キュウコンGX brings $78.56 versus $26.66 raw — a $51.90 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.80) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 アローラ キュウコンGX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 アローラ キュウコンGX (フェアリーライズ 053/050) sells for about $78.56 versus $26.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for アローラ キュウコンGX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $78.56, ahead of CGC 10 at $63.55. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does アローラ キュウコン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 アローラ キュウコンGX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting アローラ キュウコンGX breaks even when it gems about 96% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.80).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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