Is Zeraora VMAX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.9× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Zeraora VMAX sells for $112 against $28.57 raw: a $83.78 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($29.69) 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)
- $28.57
- PSA 10
- $112
- PSA 9
- $29.69
- Gem premium
- 3.9×
- 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 | $112 | +$58.78 | +$33.78 | −$66.22 |
| PSA 9 | $29.69 | −$23.88 | −$48.88 | −$149 |
| PSA 8 | $15.39 | −$38.18 | −$63.18 | −$163 |
Net = sale price − $28.57 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% | $50.36 | −$28.21 |
| 50% | $71.02 | −$7.55 |
| 75% | $91.68 | +$13.11 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 59%. 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 | $193 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $112 | −$80.92 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $104 | −$89.12 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $53.62 | −$140 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19.00 | −$174 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $112 | $53.62 | $193 | $19.00 | $104 | $75.20 |
| 9.5 | — | $18.46 | $31.75 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $29.69 | $18.03 | $24.97 | — | $24.50 | $33.49 |
| 8 | $15.39 | $7.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $17.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | $40.56 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Zeraora VMAX — FAQ
Is Zeraora VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zeraora VMAX sells for $112 against $28.57 raw: a $83.78 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($29.69) 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 Zeraora VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zeraora VMAX (Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery GG42/GG70) sells for about $112 versus $28.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zeraora VMAX?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $193, ahead of PSA 10 at $112. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zeraora VMAX 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 Zeraora VMAX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Zeraora VMAX breaks even when it gems about 59% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.69).
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