Is Kangaskhan worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kangaskhan sells for $84.84 against $11.57 raw: a $73.27 spread, 7.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($77.76) 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)
- $11.57
- PSA 10
- $84.84
- PSA 9
- $77.76
- Gem premium
- 7.3×
- 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 | $84.84 | +$48.27 | +$23.27 | −$76.73 |
| PSA 9 | $77.76 | +$41.19 | +$16.19 | −$83.81 |
| PSA 8 | $29.13 | −$7.44 | −$32.44 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $11.57 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% | $79.53 | +$17.96 |
| 50% | $81.30 | +$19.73 |
| 75% | $83.07 | +$21.50 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $150 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $84.84 | −$65.15 | 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 Kangaskhan — FAQ
Is Kangaskhan worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kangaskhan sells for $84.84 against $11.57 raw: a $73.27 spread, 7.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($77.76) 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 Kangaskhan worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kangaskhan (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $84.84 versus $11.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.3× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kangaskhan?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $150, ahead of PSA 10 at $84.84. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kangaskhan need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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.
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