Is Kyurem ex worth grading?
Pokémon · Black Bolt · 157/086 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Kyurem ex brings $39.22 versus $1.34 raw — a $37.88 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.36) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.34
- PSA 10
- $39.22
- PSA 9
- $16.36
- Gem premium
- 29×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $39.22 | +$12.88 | −$12.12 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $16.36 | −$9.98 | −$34.98 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $12.38 | −$13.96 | −$38.96 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $1.34 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% | $22.07 | −$29.27 |
| 50% | $27.79 | −$23.55 |
| 75% | $33.50 | −$17.84 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $39.22 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $36.64 | −$2.58 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $14.93 | −$24.29 | 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 Kyurem ex — FAQ
Is Kyurem ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kyurem ex brings $39.22 versus $1.34 raw — a $37.88 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.36) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Kyurem ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kyurem ex (Black Bolt 157/086) sells for about $39.22 versus $1.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kyurem ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $39.22, ahead of TAG 10 at $36.64. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kyurem 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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