Is Hatterene VMAX worth grading?
Pokémon · Crown Zenith · 066/159 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Hatterene VMAX brings $37.19 versus $1.81 raw — a $35.38 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.47) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.81
- PSA 10
- $37.19
- PSA 9
- $14.47
- Gem premium
- 21×
- As of
- Aug 21, 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 | $37.19 | +$10.38 | −$14.62 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $14.47 | −$12.34 | −$37.34 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $6.66 | −$20.15 | −$45.15 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.81 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% | $20.15 | −$31.66 |
| 50% | $25.83 | −$25.98 |
| 75% | $31.51 | −$20.30 |
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 | $37.19 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.92 | −$19.27 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $12.69 | −$24.50 | 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 Hatterene VMAX — FAQ
Is Hatterene VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hatterene VMAX brings $37.19 versus $1.81 raw — a $35.38 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.47) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Hatterene VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hatterene VMAX (Crown Zenith 066/159) sells for about $37.19 versus $1.81 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Aug 21, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hatterene VMAX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $37.19, ahead of CGC 10 at $17.92. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hatterene 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.
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