Is Raikou V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.1× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Raikou V sells for $177 against $43.13 raw: a $133 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($52.73) 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)
- $43.13
- PSA 10
- $177
- PSA 9
- $52.73
- Gem premium
- 4.1×
- As of
- Oct 7, 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 | $177 | +$108 | +$83.38 | −$16.62 |
| PSA 9 | $52.73 | −$15.40 | −$40.40 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $42.95 | −$25.18 | −$50.18 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $43.13 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% | $83.67 | −$9.46 |
| 50% | $115 | +$21.49 |
| 75% | $146 | +$52.44 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 33%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $369 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $208 | −$161 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $177 | −$192 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $101 | −$268 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $89.98 | −$279 | 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 Raikou V — FAQ
Is Raikou V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Raikou V sells for $177 against $43.13 raw: a $133 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($52.73) 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 Raikou V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Raikou V (Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery GG41/GG70) sells for about $177 versus $43.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.1× premium as of Oct 7, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Raikou V?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $369, ahead of TAG 10 at $208. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Raikou V need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 Raikou V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Raikou V breaks even when it gems about 33% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $52.73).
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