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Gyarados Grading Value — Is It Worth Grading?

Raw price: $116.78 | PSA 10 value: $1290.83 | Gem rate: 2.1%

Verdict: Maybe — only submit cards in pristine condition

Estimated grading ROI: 844% (assumes ~$20 PSA economy submission)

How to Decide

  1. Check the price gap: Raw $116.78 vs PSA 10 $1290.83
  2. Evaluate gem rate: 2.1% chance of PSA 10
  3. Calculate ROI: After $20 grading fee, ROI is ~844%
  4. Inspect condition: Only submit cards likely to grade 9+