Is Black Kyurem worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Black Kyurem sells for $19,693 against $57.17 raw: a $19,636 spread, 344× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($700) 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)
- $57.17
- PSA 10
- $19,693
- PSA 9
- $700
- Gem premium
- 344×
- As of
- Oct 12, 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 | $19,693 | +$19,611 | +$19,586 | +$19,486 |
| PSA 9 | $700 | +$618 | +$593 | +$493 |
| PSA 8 | $98.28 | +$16.11 | −$8.89 | −$109 |
Net = sale price − $57.17 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% | $5,448 | +$5,341 |
| 50% | $10,196 | +$10,089 |
| 75% | $14,945 | +$14,837 |
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 | $19,693 | 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 Black Kyurem — FAQ
Is Black Kyurem worth grading?
A PSA 10 Black Kyurem sells for $19,693 against $57.17 raw: a $19,636 spread, 344× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($700) 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 Black Kyurem worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Black Kyurem (XY Black Star Promos XY80) sells for about $19,693 versus $57.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 344× premium as of Oct 12, 2026.
What centering does Black Kyurem 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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