Is Gyarados worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gyarados sells for $8,051 against $69.26 raw: a $7,982 spread, 116× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,210) 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)
- $69.26
- PSA 10
- $8,051
- PSA 9
- $1,210
- Gem premium
- 116×
- As of
- Oct 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 | $8,051 | +$7,957 | +$7,932 | +$7,832 |
| PSA 9 | $1,210 | +$1,116 | +$1,091 | +$991 |
| PSA 8 | $205 | +$111 | +$85.75 | −$14.25 |
Net = sale price − $69.26 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% | $2,920 | +$2,801 |
| 50% | $4,631 | +$4,511 |
| 75% | $6,341 | +$6,222 |
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 | $8,051 | best | 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 Gyarados — FAQ
Is Gyarados worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gyarados sells for $8,051 against $69.26 raw: a $7,982 spread, 116× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,210) 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 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gyarados (XY Black Star Promos XY109) sells for about $8,051 versus $69.26 for a raw near-mint copy — a 116× premium as of Oct 10, 2026.
What centering does Gyarados 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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