Is Ampharos-EX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ampharos-EX sells for $1,869 against $52.42 raw: a $1,816 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($279) 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)
- $52.42
- PSA 10
- $1,869
- PSA 9
- $279
- Gem premium
- 36×
- As of
- Oct 6, 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 | $1,869 | +$1,791 | +$1,766 | +$1,666 |
| PSA 9 | $279 | +$201 | +$176 | +$76.40 |
| PSA 8 | $91.69 | +$14.27 | −$10.73 | −$111 |
Net = sale price − $52.42 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% | $676 | +$574 |
| 50% | $1,074 | +$971 |
| 75% | $1,471 | +$1,369 |
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 | $1,869 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $190 | −$1,679 | 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 Ampharos-EX — FAQ
Is Ampharos-EX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ampharos-EX sells for $1,869 against $52.42 raw: a $1,816 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($279) 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 Ampharos-EX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ampharos-EX (Ancient Origins 87/98) sells for about $1,869 versus $52.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 36× premium as of Oct 6, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ampharos-EX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,869, ahead of CGC 10 at $190. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ampharos-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.
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