Is Kangaskhan worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 281× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Kangaskhan sells for $253 against $0.90 raw: a $252 spread, 281× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.47) 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)
- $0.90
- PSA 10
- $253
- PSA 9
- $20.47
- Gem premium
- 281×
- 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 | $253 | +$227 | +$202 | +$102 |
| PSA 9 | $20.47 | −$5.43 | −$30.43 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $0.90 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% | $78.49 | +$27.59 |
| 50% | $137 | +$85.61 |
| 75% | $195 | +$144 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $253 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $89.00 | −$164 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $19.90 | −$233 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $253 | $19.90 | $89.00 | — |
| 9 | $20.47 | — | $7.50 | $20.16 |
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Grading Kangaskhan — FAQ
Is Kangaskhan worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kangaskhan sells for $253 against $0.90 raw: a $252 spread, 281× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.47) 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 Kangaskhan worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kangaskhan (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos 202) sells for about $253 versus $0.90 for a raw near-mint copy — a 281× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kangaskhan?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $253, ahead of TAG 10 at $89.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kangaskhan 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 Kangaskhan break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kangaskhan breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $20.47).
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