Is Gyarados worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 37× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Gyarados sells for $55.16 against $1.50 raw: a $53.66 spread, 37× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.48) 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)
- $1.50
- PSA 10
- $55.16
- PSA 9
- $23.48
- Gem premium
- 37×
- 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 | $55.16 | +$28.66 | +$3.66 | −$96.34 |
| PSA 9 | $23.48 | −$3.02 | −$28.02 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $20.99 | −$5.51 | −$30.51 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $1.50 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% | $31.40 | −$20.10 |
| 50% | $39.32 | −$12.18 |
| 75% | $47.24 | −$4.26 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 88%. 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 | $55.16 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.72 | −$25.44 | 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 $55.16 against $1.50 raw: a $53.66 spread, 37× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.48) 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 Gyarados worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gyarados (Rebel Clash 040/192) sells for about $55.16 versus $1.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 37× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gyarados?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $55.16, ahead of CGC 10 at $29.72. 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 88% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $23.48).
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