Is Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.1× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX sells for $69.78 against $11.39 raw: a $58.39 spread, 6.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.33) 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)
- $11.39
- PSA 10
- $69.78
- PSA 9
- $19.33
- Gem premium
- 6.1×
- 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 | $69.78 | +$33.39 | +$8.39 | −$91.61 |
| PSA 9 | $19.33 | −$17.06 | −$42.06 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $19.99 | −$16.40 | −$41.40 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $11.39 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% | $31.94 | −$29.45 |
| 50% | $44.55 | −$16.84 |
| 75% | $57.17 | −$4.22 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 83%. 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 | $69.78 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $60.75 | −$9.03 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $23.99 | −$45.79 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $11.00 | −$58.78 | 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 Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX — FAQ
Is Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX sells for $69.78 against $11.39 raw: a $58.39 spread, 6.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.33) 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 Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX (Astral Radiance Trainer Gallery TG18/TG30) sells for about $69.78 versus $11.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.1× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $69.78, ahead of TAG 10 at $60.75. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX 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 Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX breaks even when it gems about 83% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $19.33).
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