Is Mewtwo VSTAR worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mewtwo VSTAR brings $490 versus $239 raw — a $250 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($247) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $239
- PSA 10
- $490
- PSA 9
- $247
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $490 | +$225 | +$200 | +$100 |
| PSA 9 | $247 | −$17.64 | −$42.64 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $244 | −$20.65 | −$45.65 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $239 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% | $307 | +$18.08 |
| 50% | $368 | +$78.80 |
| 75% | $429 | +$140 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $1,189 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $557 | −$633 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $490 | −$700 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $359 | −$831 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $269 | −$920 | 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 Mewtwo VSTAR — FAQ
Is Mewtwo VSTAR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mewtwo VSTAR brings $490 versus $239 raw — a $250 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($247) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mewtwo VSTAR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mewtwo VSTAR (Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery GG44/GG70) sells for about $490 versus $239 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Oct 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mewtwo VSTAR?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,189, ahead of TAG 10 at $557. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mewtwo VSTAR 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 Mewtwo VSTAR break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mewtwo VSTAR breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $247).
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