Is Kyurem ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Kyurem ex brings $158 versus $73.95 raw — a $84.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($72.46) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $73.95
- PSA 10
- $158
- PSA 9
- $72.46
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $158 | +$59.51 | +$34.51 | −$65.49 |
| PSA 9 | $72.46 | −$26.49 | −$51.49 | −$151 |
| PSA 8 | $59.97 | −$38.98 | −$63.98 | −$164 |
Net = sale price − $73.95 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% | $93.96 | −$29.99 |
| 50% | $115 | −$8.49 |
| 75% | $137 | +$13.01 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 60%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $318 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $158 | −$160 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $148 | −$170 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $101 | −$218 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $76.00 | −$242 | 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 $158 versus $73.95 raw — a $84.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($72.46) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Kyurem ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kyurem ex (Black Bolt 165/086) sells for about $158 versus $73.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kyurem ex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $318, ahead of PSA 10 at $158. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kyurem ex need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 Kyurem ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kyurem ex breaks even when it gems about 60% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $72.46).
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