Is Gyarados worth grading?
Pokémon · Paldea Evolved · 043/193 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gyarados sells for $412 against $0.30 raw: a $412 spread, 1374× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.10) 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)
- $0.30
- PSA 10
- $412
- PSA 9
- $30.10
- Gem premium
- 1374×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $412 | +$387 | +$362 | +$262 |
| PSA 9 | $30.10 | +$4.80 | −$20.20 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $18.17 | −$7.13 | −$32.13 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $0.30 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% | $126 | +$75.30 |
| 50% | $221 | +$171 |
| 75% | $317 | +$266 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $412 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.67 | −$380 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$390 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $149 | $15.00 | $22.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $15.95 | — |
| 9 | $16.22 | $25.42 | $25.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $4.27 | — |
| 8 | $10.55 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $6.00 | — |
| 7 | $16.59 | — | $2.00 |
| 6 | $10.00 | — | — |
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Grading Gyarados — FAQ
Is Gyarados worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gyarados sells for $412 against $0.30 raw: a $412 spread, 1374× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.10) 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 Gyarados worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gyarados (Paldea Evolved 043/193) sells for about $412 versus $0.30 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1374× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gyarados?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $412, ahead of CGC 10 at $31.67. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does 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 Gyarados break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gyarados breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.10).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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