Is Rotom VSTAR worth grading?
Pokémon · Crown Zenith · 046/159 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 33× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Rotom VSTAR sells for $46.05 against $1.39 raw: a $44.66 spread, 33× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.63) 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)
- $1.39
- PSA 10
- $46.05
- PSA 9
- $20.63
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 | $46.05 | +$19.66 | −$5.34 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $20.63 | −$5.76 | −$30.76 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $14.50 | −$11.89 | −$36.89 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $1.39 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% | $26.98 | −$24.41 |
| 50% | $33.34 | −$18.05 |
| 75% | $39.69 | −$11.70 |
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 | $46.05 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $30.00 | −$16.05 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $22.18 | −$23.87 | 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 Rotom VSTAR — FAQ
Is Rotom VSTAR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rotom VSTAR sells for $46.05 against $1.39 raw: a $44.66 spread, 33× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.63) 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 Rotom VSTAR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rotom VSTAR (Crown Zenith 046/159) sells for about $46.05 versus $1.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rotom VSTAR?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $46.05, ahead of TAG 10 at $30.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rotom 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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