Is Vileplume ex worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Vileplume ex sells for $1,671 against $135 raw: a $1,536 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($249) 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)
- $135
- PSA 10
- $1,671
- PSA 9
- $249
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $1,671 | +$1,511 | +$1,486 | +$1,386 |
| PSA 9 | $249 | +$89.45 | +$64.45 | −$35.55 |
| PSA 8 | $134 | −$26.14 | −$51.14 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $135 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% | $605 | +$420 |
| 50% | $960 | +$775 |
| 75% | $1,316 | +$1,131 |
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 | $1,671 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $277 | −$1,394 | 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 | BGS | SGC | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,671 | $277 | — | — | $520 |
| 9 | $249 | $137 | $185 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $99.68 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $134 | $49.82 | — | $40.00 | $93.58 |
| 7.5 | — | $126 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $83.01 | — | — | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $15.00 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $26.07 | $45.96 | — | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $20.00 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $60.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | $54.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 3.5 | — | $21.01 | — | — | — |
| 3 | $56.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | $34.00 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Vileplume ex — FAQ
Is Vileplume ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vileplume ex sells for $1,671 against $135 raw: a $1,536 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($249) 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 Vileplume ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vileplume ex (Hidden Legends 100/101) sells for about $1,671 versus $135 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vileplume ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,671, ahead of CGC 10 at $277. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vileplume ex 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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