Is Ampharos-EX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ampharos-EX sells for $1,554 against $47.35 raw: a $1,507 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($91.03) 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)
- $47.35
- PSA 10
- $1,554
- PSA 9
- $91.03
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 | $1,554 | +$1,482 | +$1,457 | +$1,357 |
| PSA 9 | $91.03 | +$18.68 | −$6.32 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $71.22 | −$1.13 | −$26.13 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $47.35 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% | $457 | +$359 |
| 50% | $823 | +$725 |
| 75% | $1,188 | +$1,091 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $1,554 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $190 | −$1,364 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,554 | $190 |
| 9 | $91.03 | $59.93 |
| 8 | $71.22 | $26.16 |
| 7.5 | — | $7.02 |
| 7 | $29.98 | — |
| 6 | $20.50 | — |
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Grading Ampharos-EX — FAQ
Is Ampharos-EX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ampharos-EX sells for $1,554 against $47.35 raw: a $1,507 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($91.03) 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 $1,554 versus $47.35 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ampharos-EX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,554, 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.
What gem rate makes grading Ampharos-EX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ampharos-EX breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $91.03).
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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