Is Vigoroth worth grading?
Pokémon · Sandstorm · 52/100 · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Vigoroth sells for $85.79 against $0.94 raw: a $84.85 spread, 91× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($101) 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)
- $0.94
- PSA 10
- $85.79
- PSA 9
- $101
- Gem premium
- 91×
- 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 | $85.79 | +$59.85 | +$34.85 | −$65.15 |
| PSA 9 | $101 | +$74.95 | +$49.95 | −$50.05 |
| PSA 8 | $15.50 | −$10.44 | −$35.44 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $0.94 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% | $97.12 | +$46.18 |
| 50% | $93.34 | +$42.40 |
| 75% | $89.56 | +$38.63 |
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 | $99.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $85.79 | −$13.21 | 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 | $85.79 | $99.00 |
| 9 | $101 | $23.00 |
| 8 | $9.99 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $10.00 |
| 7 | $8.04 | — |
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Grading Vigoroth — FAQ
Is Vigoroth worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vigoroth sells for $85.79 against $0.94 raw: a $84.85 spread, 91× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($101) 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 Vigoroth worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vigoroth (Sandstorm 52/100) sells for about $85.79 versus $0.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 91× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vigoroth?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $99.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $85.79. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vigoroth 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.
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