Is Lapras VMAX worth grading?
Pokémon · Sword & Shield · 050/202 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 8.2× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Lapras VMAX sells for $50.15 against $6.11 raw: a $44.04 spread, 8.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.60) 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)
- $6.11
- PSA 10
- $50.15
- PSA 9
- $16.60
- Gem premium
- 8.2×
- 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 | $50.15 | +$19.04 | −$5.96 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $16.60 | −$14.51 | −$39.51 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $16.50 | −$14.61 | −$39.61 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $6.11 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% | $24.99 | −$31.12 |
| 50% | $33.38 | −$22.73 |
| 75% | $41.76 | −$14.35 |
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 | $50.15 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $15.50 | −$34.65 | 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.
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Grading Lapras VMAX — FAQ
Is Lapras VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lapras VMAX sells for $50.15 against $6.11 raw: a $44.04 spread, 8.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.60) 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 Lapras VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lapras VMAX (Sword & Shield 050/202) sells for about $50.15 versus $6.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.2× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lapras VMAX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $50.15, ahead of CGC 10 at $15.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lapras VMAX 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.
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