Is Virizion-GX worth grading?
Pokémon · Lost Thunder · 197/214 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 8.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Virizion-GX sells for $55.85 against $6.46 raw: a $49.39 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.85) 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)
- $6.46
- PSA 10
- $55.85
- PSA 9
- $19.85
- Gem premium
- 8.6×
- 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 | $55.85 | +$24.39 | −$0.61 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $19.85 | −$11.61 | −$36.61 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $6.46 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% | $28.85 | −$27.61 |
| 50% | $37.85 | −$18.61 |
| 75% | $46.85 | −$9.61 |
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 | $55.85 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $5.00 | −$50.85 | 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 | $55.85 | $5.00 |
| 9 | $19.85 | — |
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Grading Virizion-GX — FAQ
Is Virizion-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Virizion-GX sells for $55.85 against $6.46 raw: a $49.39 spread, 8.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.85) 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-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Virizion-GX (Lost Thunder 197/214) sells for about $55.85 versus $6.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Virizion-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $55.85, ahead of CGC 10 at $5.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Virizion-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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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