Is Kyurem VMAX worth grading?
Pokémon · Lost Origin · 049/196 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 24× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Kyurem VMAX sells for $51.21 against $2.17 raw: a $49.04 spread, 24× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.73) 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)
- $2.17
- PSA 10
- $51.21
- PSA 9
- $17.73
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 | $51.21 | +$24.04 | −$0.96 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $17.73 | −$9.44 | −$34.44 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $13.45 | −$13.72 | −$38.72 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $2.17 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% | $26.10 | −$26.07 |
| 50% | $34.47 | −$17.70 |
| 75% | $42.84 | −$9.33 |
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 | $51.21 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.08 | −$30.13 | 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 Lost Origin cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
Grading Kyurem VMAX — FAQ
Is Kyurem VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kyurem VMAX sells for $51.21 against $2.17 raw: a $49.04 spread, 24× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.73) 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 Kyurem VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kyurem VMAX (Lost Origin 049/196) sells for about $51.21 versus $2.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kyurem VMAX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $51.21, ahead of CGC 10 at $21.08. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kyurem 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.
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.
