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 $524 against $0.37 raw: a $524 spread, 1417× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.06) 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)
- $0.37
- PSA 10
- $524
- PSA 9
- $30.06
- Gem premium
- 1417×
- As of
- Oct 11, 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 | $524 | +$499 | +$474 | +$374 |
| PSA 9 | $30.06 | +$4.69 | −$20.31 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $11.42 | −$13.95 | −$38.95 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $0.37 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% | $154 | +$103 |
| 50% | $277 | +$227 |
| 75% | $401 | +$350 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $524 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.67 | −$493 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$502 | 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 Gyarados — FAQ
Is Gyarados worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gyarados sells for $524 against $0.37 raw: a $524 spread, 1417× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.06) 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 $524 versus $0.37 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1417× premium as of Oct 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gyarados?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $524, 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 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.06).
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