Is Virizion worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Virizion sells for $1,227 against $44.55 raw: a $1,182 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($138) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $44.55
- PSA 10
- $1,227
- PSA 9
- $138
- Gem premium
- 28×
- As of
- Aug 10, 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 | $1,227 | +$1,157 | +$1,132 | +$1,032 |
| PSA 9 | $138 | +$68.68 | +$43.68 | −$56.32 |
| PSA 8 | $70.92 | +$1.37 | −$23.63 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $44.55 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% | $410 | +$316 |
| 50% | $682 | +$588 |
| 75% | $954 | +$860 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $1,227 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $297 | −$929 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,227 | $297 |
| 9.5 | — | $48.00 |
| 9 | $138 | $62.38 |
| 8.5 | — | $5.00 |
| 8 | $70.92 | $32.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $30.00 |
| 7 | $41.00 | — |
| 6 | $39.88 | — |
| 4.5 | — | $11.00 |
| 1 | $150 | — |
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Grading Virizion — FAQ
Is Virizion worth grading?
A PSA 10 Virizion sells for $1,227 against $44.55 raw: a $1,182 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($138) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Virizion worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Virizion (Noble Victories 97/101) sells for about $1,227 versus $44.55 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Virizion?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,227, ahead of CGC 10 at $297. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Virizion 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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