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Is Vennominaga the Deity of Poisonous Snakes [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-JP013 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Vennominaga the Deity of Poisonous Snakes [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-JP013 sells for $376 against $11.06 raw: a $365 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.97) 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)
- $11.06
- PSA 10
- $376
- PSA 9
- $54.97
- Gem premium
- 34×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $376 | +$340 | +$315 | +$215 |
| PSA 9 | $54.97 | +$18.91 | −$6.09 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $29.66 | −$6.40 | −$31.40 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $11.06 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% | $135 | +$74.24 |
| 50% | $216 | +$155 |
| 75% | $296 | +$235 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $489 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $376 | −$113 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $226 | −$263 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $226 | −$263 | 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.
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Grading Vennominaga the Deity of Poisonous Snakes [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-JP013 — FAQ
Is Vennominaga the Deity of Poisonous Snakes [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-JP013 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vennominaga the Deity of Poisonous Snakes [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-JP013 sells for $376 against $11.06 raw: a $365 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.97) 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 Vennominaga the Deity of Poisonous Snakes [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-JP013 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vennominaga the Deity of Poisonous Snakes [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-JP013 (YuGiOh Japanese Tactical Evolution) sells for about $376 versus $11.06 for a raw near-mint copy — a 34× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vennominaga the Deity of Poisonous Snakes [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-JP013?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $489, ahead of PSA 10 at $376. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vennominaga the Deity of Poisonous Snakes [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-JP013 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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.
What gem rate makes grading Vennominaga the Deity of Poisonous Snakes [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-JP013 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Vennominaga the Deity of Poisonous Snakes [Ultimate Rare] TAEV-JP013 breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $54.97).
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