Is Virizion worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Virizion brings $28.86 versus $0.36 raw — a $28.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.05) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.36
- PSA 10
- $28.86
- PSA 9
- $18.05
- Gem premium
- 80×
- 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 | $28.86 | +$3.50 | −$21.50 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $18.05 | −$7.31 | −$32.31 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $7.65 | −$17.71 | −$42.71 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.36 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% | $20.75 | −$29.61 |
| 50% | $23.45 | −$26.91 |
| 75% | $26.16 | −$24.20 |
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 | $28.86 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $3.00 | −$25.86 | 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 | $28.86 | $3.00 |
| 9 | $9.99 | — |
| 8 | $7.65 | — |
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Grading Virizion — FAQ
Is Virizion worth grading?
A PSA 10 Virizion brings $28.86 versus $0.36 raw — a $28.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.05) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Virizion worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Virizion (Shining Legends 8/73) sells for about $28.86 versus $0.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 80× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Virizion?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $28.86, ahead of CGC 10 at $3.00. 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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