Is Kirlia worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Kirlia sells for $52.02 against $5.40 raw: a $46.62 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.86) 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)
- $5.40
- PSA 10
- $52.02
- PSA 9
- $12.86
- Gem premium
- 9.6×
- 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 | $52.02 | +$21.62 | −$3.38 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $12.86 | −$17.54 | −$42.54 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $16.95 | −$13.45 | −$38.45 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $5.40 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% | $22.65 | −$32.75 |
| 50% | $32.44 | −$22.96 |
| 75% | $42.23 | −$13.17 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $52.02 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.61 | −$23.41 | 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 | $52.02 | $28.61 |
| 9.5 | — | $16.43 |
| 9 | $12.86 | $7.08 |
| 8 | $16.95 | — |
| 7 | $15.99 | — |
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Grading Kirlia — FAQ
Is Kirlia worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kirlia sells for $52.02 against $5.40 raw: a $46.62 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.86) 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 Kirlia worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kirlia (Hidden Fates Shiny Vault SV35/SV94) sells for about $52.02 versus $5.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kirlia?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $52.02, ahead of CGC 10 at $28.61. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kirlia 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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