Is Vikavolt-GX worth grading?
Pokémon · Guardians Rising · 134/145 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Vikavolt-GX brings $41.29 versus $4.12 raw — a $37.17 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.51) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.12
- PSA 10
- $41.29
- PSA 9
- $11.51
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $41.29 | +$12.17 | −$12.83 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $11.51 | −$17.61 | −$42.61 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $20.20 | −$8.92 | −$33.92 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $4.12 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% | $18.95 | −$35.17 |
| 50% | $26.40 | −$27.72 |
| 75% | $33.84 | −$20.28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $44.99 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $41.29 | −$3.70 | 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 | $41.29 | $44.99 |
| 9 | $11.51 | $5.00 |
| 8 | $20.20 | — |
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Grading Vikavolt-GX — FAQ
Is Vikavolt-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vikavolt-GX brings $41.29 versus $4.12 raw — a $37.17 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.51) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Vikavolt-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vikavolt-GX (Guardians Rising 134/145) sells for about $41.29 versus $4.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vikavolt-GX?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $44.99, ahead of PSA 10 at $41.29. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vikavolt-GX need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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.
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