Is Volcarona-GX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Volcarona-GX sells for $59.16 against $2.33 raw: a $56.83 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.19) 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)
- $2.33
- PSA 10
- $59.16
- PSA 9
- $29.19
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $59.16 | +$31.83 | +$6.83 | −$93.17 |
| PSA 9 | $29.19 | +$1.86 | −$23.14 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $14.47 | −$12.86 | −$37.86 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $2.33 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% | $36.68 | −$15.65 |
| 50% | $44.17 | −$8.16 |
| 75% | $51.67 | −$0.66 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 77%. 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 | $59.16 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $7.52 | −$51.64 | 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 | $59.16 | $7.52 |
| 9 | $29.19 | $2.52 |
| 8.5 | — | $10.00 |
| 8 | $14.47 | — |
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Grading Volcarona-GX — FAQ
Is Volcarona-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Volcarona-GX sells for $59.16 against $2.33 raw: a $56.83 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.19) 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 Volcarona-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Volcarona-GX (Cosmic Eclipse 35/236) sells for about $59.16 versus $2.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Volcarona-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $59.16, ahead of CGC 10 at $7.52. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Volcarona-GX 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 Volcarona-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Volcarona-GX breaks even when it gems about 77% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.19).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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