Is it worth grading Kingdra #8 from Neo Genesis?

It depends on condition and market pricing. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 1.3% (based on 2,837 graded copies). PSA 10 sales average $3000.00 versus a raw market of $13.81. Use the calculator on this page to compute exact EV for your card's condition.

What is the PSA 10 gem rate for Kingdra #8?

1.3% (based on 2,837 graded copies)

What does PSA grading cost?

PSA service levels range from $59.99 per card (Standard, 90-100 business days) to $9,999+ (Premium 10, for cards worth $250,001+). If a graded card is worth more than its tier's Max Insured Value, PSA upgrades it to the tier that covers it and bills the difference.

Should You Grade Kingdra #8 (Neo Genesis)? PSA Grading EV

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Should You Grade Kingdra?

Neo Genesis · #8 · Rare Holo

Default-tier verdict

Sell raw$-270 (-72% ROI)

Based on raw market $13.81, PSA 10 $3000.00, gem rate 1.3% (2,837 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.

Kingdra

Neo Genesis · #8 · Rare Holo

Market: $13.81

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PSA Pop · 2,837 graded

PSA 10

1.3%

PSA 9

17.7%

PSA 8

28.9%

PSA 7

19.4%

Your Costs

Raw card cost

Grading tier

Shipping estimate + Other fees

Expected Sale Prices

PSA 10

PSA 9

PSA 8

PSA 7

Card Condition

Centering

Edges & Corners

Surface

Fine-tune your gem-rate odds based on centering, edges, and surface condition.

Expected Value

⚠If graded PSA 10, PSA will upcharge to Super Express ($349) — your PSA 10 value of $3000 exceeds this tier's $1,000 cap. No upcharge on PSA 9.

PSA 10: 1.3% × $3000.00+$39.13

PSA 9: 17.7% × $193.44+$34.30

PSA 8: 28.9% × $62.10+$17.93

PSA 7: 19.4% × $35.00+$6.79

Below 7: 32.7% × raw+$4.52

Raw card cost-$13.81

Standard grading (weighted avg)-$63.76

Shipping + Other Fees-$10.00

EV+$15.08(+17% ROI)

Do Not Grade. Sell Raw.

17% ROI — too thin. Selling fees and market risk will likely turn this into a loss.

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Do Not Grade. Sell Raw.

17% ROI — too thin. Selling fees and market risk will likely turn this into a loss.

About this calculator

This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Kingdra #8 to PSA for grading. EV factors in real PSA population data (gem rates), live market prices for raw and graded copies, and PSA's tiered fee structure including upcharges when a card's graded value exceeds the tier's Max Insured Value. Adjust the inputs to match your card's exact condition for a personalized recommendation.

PSA population summary

Grade	Population	Rate
PSA 10	37	1.3%
PSA 9	503	17.7%
PSA 8	819	28.9%
PSA 7	550	19.4%

Should You Grade Kingdra #8 from Neo Genesis?

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