Is Victini ex worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Victini ex sells for $209 against $4.33 raw: a $205 spread, 48× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.90) 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)
- $4.33
- PSA 10
- $209
- PSA 9
- $45.90
- Gem premium
- 48×
- 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 | $209 | +$180 | +$155 | +$54.50 |
| PSA 9 | $45.90 | +$16.57 | −$8.43 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $11.56 | −$17.77 | −$42.77 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $4.33 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% | $86.63 | +$32.30 |
| 50% | $127 | +$73.04 |
| 75% | $168 | +$114 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $209 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $51.78 | −$157 | 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 | $209 | $51.78 |
| 9.5 | — | $17.28 |
| 9 | $45.90 | $11.66 |
| 8.5 | $26.00 | — |
| 8 | $11.56 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $15.00 |
| 6 | $29.42 | — |
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Grading Victini ex — FAQ
Is Victini ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Victini ex sells for $209 against $4.33 raw: a $205 spread, 48× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.90) 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 Victini ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Victini ex (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos 142) sells for about $209 versus $4.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 48× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Victini ex?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $209, ahead of CGC 10 at $51.78. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Victini ex 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 Victini ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Victini ex breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.90).
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