Is Gyarados-EX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gyarados-EX sells for $657 against $24.32 raw: a $633 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($77.75) 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)
- $24.32
- PSA 10
- $657
- PSA 9
- $77.75
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $657 | +$608 | +$583 | +$483 |
| PSA 9 | $77.75 | +$28.43 | +$3.43 | −$96.57 |
| PSA 8 | $52.91 | +$3.59 | −$21.41 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $24.32 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% | $223 | +$148 |
| 50% | $367 | +$293 |
| 75% | $512 | +$438 |
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 | $657 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $648 | −$9.45 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $280 | −$377 | 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 | BGS | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $657 | $280 | $648 | — | — |
| 9 | $77.75 | $41.99 | $100 | $140 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $32.00 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $52.91 | $22.83 | — | — | $36.05 |
| 7 | $36.17 | $28.00 | — | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $6.00 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $32.38 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $26.91 | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | $20.50 | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | $50.00 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Gyarados-EX — FAQ
Is Gyarados-EX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gyarados-EX sells for $657 against $24.32 raw: a $633 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($77.75) 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 Gyarados-EX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gyarados-EX (XY Black Star Promos XY106) sells for about $657 versus $24.32 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gyarados-EX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $657, ahead of BGS 10 at $648. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gyarados-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?
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