Is Hisuian Typhlosion VSTAR worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Hisuian Typhlosion VSTAR sells for $61.15 against $2.31 raw: a $58.84 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.63) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.31
- PSA 10
- $61.15
- PSA 9
- $27.63
- 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 | $61.15 | +$33.84 | +$8.84 | −$91.16 |
| PSA 9 | $27.63 | +$0.32 | −$24.68 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $15.50 | −$11.81 | −$36.81 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $2.31 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% | $36.01 | −$16.30 |
| 50% | $44.39 | −$7.92 |
| 75% | $52.77 | +$0.46 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 74%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $131 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $61.15 | −$69.75 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $7.68 | −$123 | 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 →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $61.15 | $7.68 | $131 |
| 9.5 | — | — | $15.60 |
| 9 | $27.63 | $8.05 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $14.95 | — |
| 8 | $15.50 | — | — |
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Grading Hisuian Typhlosion VSTAR — FAQ
Is Hisuian Typhlosion VSTAR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hisuian Typhlosion VSTAR sells for $61.15 against $2.31 raw: a $58.84 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.63) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. 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 054/189) sells for about $61.15 versus $2.31 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hisuian Typhlosion VSTAR?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $131, ahead of PSA 10 at $61.15. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hisuian Typhlosion VSTAR need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 74% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.63).
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