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Should You Grade Gyarados? — Complete Grading Analysis

Gyarados grading analysis

Raw price: $15.04 | PSA 10 value: $183.37 | PSA 9 value: $121.03 | Gem rate: 0.1% | PSA population: 43

Verdict: Borderline — only grade pristine copies

Expected value after grading: $67.44 | Expected ROI: 35% | Grading cost (PSA Economy + shipping): $35

Grading Service Cost Comparison

ServiceCostTurnaround
PSA Economy$20 + $15 shipping150+ days
PSA Regular$50 + $15 shipping65 days
PSA Express$100 + $15 shipping20 days
BGS Standard$22 + $15 shipping45 days
CGC Economy$18 + $15 shipping120+ days

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I grade Gyarados?

Borderline — only grade pristine copies. Gyarados raw price is $15.04, PSA 10 is worth $183.37, gem rate is 0.1%. Expected ROI after ~$20 grading + $15 shipping: 35%.

What is Gyarados worth PSA 10?

A PSA 10 Gyarados is currently valued at $183.37, compared to $15.04 raw.

Is Gyarados grading worth it?

Borderline — only grade pristine copies. The expected return of 35% after grading costs suggests grading could be profitable. Always inspect centering, corners, edges, and surface before submitting.

How much does it cost to grade Gyarados?

PSA Economy: ~$20 (150+ days), Regular: ~$50 (65 days), Express: ~$100 (20 days). BGS Standard: ~$22 (45 days). CGC Economy: ~$18. Add ~$15 for shipping each way.

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