Is Hisuian Lilligant VSTAR worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Hisuian Lilligant VSTAR brings $46.73 versus $8.17 raw — a $38.56 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.63) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.17
- PSA 10
- $46.73
- PSA 9
- $14.63
- Gem premium
- 5.7×
- 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 | $46.73 | +$13.56 | −$11.44 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $14.63 | −$18.54 | −$43.54 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $18.96 | −$14.21 | −$39.21 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $8.17 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% | $22.66 | −$35.52 |
| 50% | $30.68 | −$27.49 |
| 75% | $38.70 | −$19.47 |
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 | $46.73 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.93 | −$11.80 | 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 Hisuian Lilligant VSTAR — FAQ
Is Hisuian Lilligant VSTAR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hisuian Lilligant VSTAR brings $46.73 versus $8.17 raw — a $38.56 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.63) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Hisuian Lilligant VSTAR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hisuian Lilligant VSTAR (Astral Radiance 190/189) sells for about $46.73 versus $8.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.7× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hisuian Lilligant VSTAR?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $46.73, ahead of CGC 10 at $34.93. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hisuian Lilligant 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.
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