Is Hisuian Typhlosion VSTAR worth grading?
Pokémon · Astral Radiance · 193/189 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 5.7× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Hisuian Typhlosion VSTAR sells for $84.14 against $14.82 raw: a $69.32 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($28.51) 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)
- $14.82
- PSA 10
- $84.14
- PSA 9
- $28.51
- 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 | $84.14 | +$44.32 | +$19.32 | −$80.68 |
| PSA 9 | $28.51 | −$11.31 | −$36.31 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $15.53 | −$24.29 | −$49.29 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $14.82 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% | $42.42 | −$22.40 |
| 50% | $56.33 | −$8.49 |
| 75% | $70.23 | +$5.41 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 65%. 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 | $84.14 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $48.11 | −$36.03 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $37.21 | −$46.93 | 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 →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other Astral Radiance cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading Hisuian Typhlosion VSTAR — FAQ
Is Hisuian Typhlosion VSTAR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hisuian Typhlosion VSTAR sells for $84.14 against $14.82 raw: a $69.32 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($28.51) 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 Hisuian Typhlosion VSTAR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hisuian Typhlosion VSTAR (Astral Radiance 193/189) sells for about $84.14 versus $14.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.7× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hisuian Typhlosion VSTAR?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $84.14, ahead of TAG 10 at $48.11. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hisuian Typhlosion 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 Hisuian Typhlosion VSTAR break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hisuian Typhlosion VSTAR breaks even when it gems about 65% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.51).
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your Pokémon card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
