Is Rayquaza VMAX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Rayquaza VMAX sells for $154 against $10.57 raw: a $143 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.18) 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)
- $10.57
- PSA 10
- $154
- PSA 9
- $53.18
- Gem premium
- 15×
- As of
- Oct 11, 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 | $154 | +$118 | +$92.99 | −$7.01 |
| PSA 9 | $53.18 | +$17.61 | −$7.39 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $23.15 | −$12.42 | −$37.42 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $10.57 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% | $78.28 | +$17.71 |
| 50% | $103 | +$42.80 |
| 75% | $128 | +$67.90 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $154 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $131 | −$22.29 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $38.75 | −$115 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.73 | −$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.
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Grading Rayquaza VMAX — FAQ
Is Rayquaza VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rayquaza VMAX sells for $154 against $10.57 raw: a $143 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.18) 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 Rayquaza VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rayquaza VMAX (Crown Zenith 101/159) sells for about $154 versus $10.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Oct 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rayquaza VMAX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $154, ahead of TAG 10 at $131. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rayquaza 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 Rayquaza VMAX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Rayquaza VMAX breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.18).
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