Is Vermilion City Gym worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Vermilion City Gym sells for $35.66 against $2.11 raw: a $33.55 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.04) 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)
- $2.11
- PSA 10
- $35.66
- PSA 9
- $29.04
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $35.66 | +$8.55 | −$16.45 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $29.04 | +$1.93 | −$23.07 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $19.93 | −$7.18 | −$32.18 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $2.11 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% | $30.70 | −$21.41 |
| 50% | $32.35 | −$19.76 |
| 75% | $34.00 | −$18.11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $35.66 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$13.66 | 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 | $30.00 | $22.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $6.00 |
| 9 | $9.00 | $5.01 |
| 8.5 | — | $11.00 |
| 8 | $15.02 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $6.00 |
| 7 | $12.50 | — |
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Grading Vermilion City Gym — FAQ
Is Vermilion City Gym worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vermilion City Gym sells for $35.66 against $2.11 raw: a $33.55 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.04) 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 Vermilion City Gym worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vermilion City Gym (Gym Heroes 120/132) sells for about $35.66 versus $2.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vermilion City Gym?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $35.66, ahead of CGC 10 at $22.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vermilion City Gym 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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