Is Misty's Gyarados worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 137× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Misty's Gyarados sells for $122 against $0.89 raw: a $121 spread, 137× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.01) 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)
- $0.89
- PSA 10
- $122
- PSA 9
- $25.01
- Gem premium
- 137×
- As of
- Oct 5, 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 | $122 | +$96.44 | +$71.44 | −$28.56 |
| PSA 9 | $25.01 | −$0.88 | −$25.88 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $12.17 | −$13.72 | −$38.72 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $0.89 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% | $49.34 | −$1.55 |
| 50% | $73.67 | +$22.78 |
| 75% | $98.00 | +$47.11 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 27%. 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 | $138 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $72.62 | −$65.78 | 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 Misty's Gyarados — FAQ
Is Misty's Gyarados worth grading?
A PSA 10 Misty's Gyarados sells for $122 against $0.89 raw: a $121 spread, 137× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.01) 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 Misty's Gyarados worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Misty's Gyarados (Destined Rivals 049/182) sells for about $122 versus $0.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 137× premium as of Oct 5, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Misty's Gyarados?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $138, ahead of CGC 10 at $72.62. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Misty's Gyarados 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 Misty's Gyarados break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Misty's Gyarados breaks even when it gems about 27% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $25.01).
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