Is Virizion V worth grading?
Pokémon · Astral Radiance · 164/189 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Virizion V brings $29.47 versus $2.13 raw — a $27.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.08) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.13
- PSA 10
- $29.47
- PSA 9
- $6.08
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $29.47 | +$2.34 | −$22.66 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $6.08 | −$21.05 | −$46.05 | −$146 |
| PSA 8 | $6.00 | −$21.13 | −$46.13 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $2.13 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% | $11.93 | −$40.20 |
| 50% | $17.77 | −$34.36 |
| 75% | $23.62 | −$28.51 |
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 | $29.47 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.09 | −$8.38 | 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 Virizion V — FAQ
Is Virizion V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Virizion V brings $29.47 versus $2.13 raw — a $27.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($6.08) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Virizion V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Virizion V (Astral Radiance 164/189) sells for about $29.47 versus $2.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Virizion V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $29.47, ahead of CGC 10 at $21.09. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Virizion V 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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