Is Alolan Vulpix VSTAR worth grading?
Pokémon · Silver Tempest · 034/195 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 18× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Alolan Vulpix VSTAR sells for $45.41 against $2.56 raw: a $42.85 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.48) 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)
- $2.56
- PSA 10
- $45.41
- PSA 9
- $17.48
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $45.41 | +$17.85 | −$7.15 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $17.48 | −$10.08 | −$35.08 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $15.47 | −$12.09 | −$37.09 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $2.56 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% | $24.46 | −$28.10 |
| 50% | $31.45 | −$21.11 |
| 75% | $38.43 | −$14.13 |
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 | $45.41 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.61 | −$15.80 | 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 Alolan Vulpix VSTAR — FAQ
Is Alolan Vulpix VSTAR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alolan Vulpix VSTAR sells for $45.41 against $2.56 raw: a $42.85 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.48) 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 Alolan Vulpix VSTAR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alolan Vulpix VSTAR (Silver Tempest 034/195) sells for about $45.41 versus $2.56 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alolan Vulpix VSTAR?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $45.41, ahead of CGC 10 at $29.61. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alolan Vulpix 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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