Is Virizion worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 353× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Virizion sells for $53.00 against $0.15 raw: a $52.85 spread, 353× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.15
- PSA 10
- $53.00
- PSA 9
- $15.00
- Gem premium
- 353×
- As of
- Aug 17, 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 | $53.00 | +$27.85 | +$2.85 | −$97.15 |
| PSA 9 | $15.00 | −$10.15 | −$35.15 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $11.03 | −$14.12 | −$39.12 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $0.15 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% | $24.50 | −$25.65 |
| 50% | $34.00 | −$16.15 |
| 75% | $43.50 | −$6.65 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 93%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $59.40 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $44.99 | −$14.41 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $59.40 | $44.99 |
| 9 | $15.00 | — |
| 8 | $2.99 | — |
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Grading Virizion — FAQ
Is Virizion worth grading?
A PSA 10 Virizion sells for $53.00 against $0.15 raw: a $52.85 spread, 353× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Virizion worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Virizion (White Flare 010/086) sells for about $53.00 versus $0.15 for a raw near-mint copy — a 353× premium as of Aug 17, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Virizion?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $59.40, ahead of TAG 10 at $44.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Virizion 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.
What gem rate makes grading Virizion break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Virizion breaks even when it gems about 93% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $15.00).
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