Is Kyurem-EX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kyurem-EX sells for $991 against $37.66 raw: a $953 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($126) 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)
- $37.66
- PSA 10
- $991
- PSA 9
- $126
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $991 | +$928 | +$903 | +$803 |
| PSA 9 | $126 | +$63.75 | +$38.75 | −$61.25 |
| PSA 8 | $57.77 | −$4.89 | −$29.89 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $37.66 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% | $342 | +$255 |
| 50% | $558 | +$471 |
| 75% | $775 | +$687 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $991 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $95.80 | −$895 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $991 | $95.80 | — | $424 |
| 9.5 | — | $90.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $126 | $61.93 | $89.99 | — |
| 8.5 | $30.00 | $74.73 | — | — |
| 8 | $57.77 | $69.94 | — | — |
| 7 | $52.32 | $40.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $54.88 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $33.15 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $39.81 | — | — | — |
| 2 | $23.70 | — | — | — |
| 1 | $32.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Kyurem-EX — FAQ
Is Kyurem-EX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kyurem-EX sells for $991 against $37.66 raw: a $953 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($126) 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 Kyurem-EX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kyurem-EX (Ancient Origins 86/98) sells for about $991 versus $37.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kyurem-EX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $991, ahead of CGC 10 at $95.80. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kyurem-EX 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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