Is Hisuian Zoroark VSTAR worth grading?
Pokémon · Lost Origin · 147/196 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 35× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Hisuian Zoroark VSTAR sells for $46.13 against $1.32 raw: a $44.81 spread, 35× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.48) 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)
- $1.32
- PSA 10
- $46.13
- PSA 9
- $15.48
- Gem premium
- 35×
- 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 | $46.13 | +$19.81 | −$5.19 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $15.48 | −$10.84 | −$35.84 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $11.30 | −$15.02 | −$40.02 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $1.32 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% | $23.14 | −$28.18 |
| 50% | $30.80 | −$20.52 |
| 75% | $38.47 | −$12.85 |
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 | $46.13 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10.49 | −$35.64 | 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 Zoroark VSTAR — FAQ
Is Hisuian Zoroark VSTAR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hisuian Zoroark VSTAR sells for $46.13 against $1.32 raw: a $44.81 spread, 35× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.48) 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 Zoroark VSTAR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hisuian Zoroark VSTAR (Lost Origin 147/196) sells for about $46.13 versus $1.32 for a raw near-mint copy — a 35× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hisuian Zoroark VSTAR?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $46.13, ahead of CGC 10 at $10.49. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hisuian Zoroark 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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