Is Kleavor VSTAR worth grading?
Pokémon · Astral Radiance · 196/189 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Kleavor VSTAR brings $46.96 versus $8.42 raw — a $38.54 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.71) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.42
- PSA 10
- $46.96
- PSA 9
- $15.71
- Gem premium
- 5.6×
- 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 | $46.96 | +$13.54 | −$11.46 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $15.71 | −$17.71 | −$42.71 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $7.00 | −$26.42 | −$51.42 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $8.42 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% | $23.52 | −$34.90 |
| 50% | $31.34 | −$27.09 |
| 75% | $39.15 | −$19.27 |
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 | $46.96 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $10.00 | −$36.96 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $8.34 | −$38.62 | 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 Kleavor VSTAR — FAQ
Is Kleavor VSTAR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kleavor VSTAR brings $46.96 versus $8.42 raw — a $38.54 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.71) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Kleavor VSTAR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kleavor VSTAR (Astral Radiance 196/189) sells for about $46.96 versus $8.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kleavor VSTAR?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $46.96, ahead of SGC 10 at $10.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kleavor 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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