Is Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 26× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR sells for $55.43 against $2.16 raw: a $53.27 spread, 26× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.62) 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)
- $2.16
- PSA 10
- $55.43
- PSA 9
- $12.62
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $55.43 | +$28.27 | +$3.27 | −$96.73 |
| PSA 9 | $12.62 | −$14.54 | −$39.54 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $15.92 | −$11.24 | −$36.24 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $2.16 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% | $23.32 | −$28.84 |
| 50% | $34.02 | −$18.14 |
| 75% | $44.73 | −$7.43 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 92%. 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 | $55.43 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $13.20 | −$42.23 | 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 Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR — FAQ
Is Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR sells for $55.43 against $2.16 raw: a $53.27 spread, 26× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.62) 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 Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR (Astral Radiance 114/189) sells for about $55.43 versus $2.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $55.43, ahead of CGC 10 at $13.20. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR 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 Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR breaks even when it gems about 92% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $12.62).
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