Is Vibrava δ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Vibrava δ sells for $86.96 against $1.73 raw: a $85.23 spread, 50× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($93.77) 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)
- $1.73
- PSA 10
- $86.96
- PSA 9
- $93.77
- Gem premium
- 50×
- 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 | $86.96 | +$60.23 | +$35.23 | −$64.77 |
| PSA 9 | $93.77 | +$67.04 | +$42.04 | −$57.96 |
| PSA 8 | $18.41 | −$8.32 | −$33.32 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $1.73 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% | $92.07 | +$40.34 |
| 50% | $90.36 | +$38.63 |
| 75% | $88.66 | +$36.93 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $110 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $86.96 | −$23.37 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $46.00 | −$64.33 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $56.45 | $110 | — | $46.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $19.01 | — | — |
| 9 | $93.77 | — | $11.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $18.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $69.10 | $33.06 | — | — |
| 7 | $43.39 | — | — | — |
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Grading Vibrava δ — FAQ
Is Vibrava δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vibrava δ sells for $86.96 against $1.73 raw: a $85.23 spread, 50× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($93.77) 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 Vibrava δ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vibrava δ (Dragon Frontiers 24/101) sells for about $86.96 versus $1.73 for a raw near-mint copy — a 50× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vibrava δ?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $110, ahead of PSA 10 at $86.96. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vibrava δ need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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