Is Arceus VSTAR worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Arceus VSTAR brings $397 versus $224 raw — a $173 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($190) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $224
- PSA 10
- $397
- PSA 9
- $190
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $397 | +$148 | +$123 | +$22.66 |
| PSA 9 | $190 | −$59.21 | −$84.21 | −$184 |
| PSA 8 | $168 | −$80.64 | −$106 | −$206 |
Net = sale price − $224 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% | $241 | −$32.49 |
| 50% | $293 | +$19.22 |
| 75% | $345 | +$70.94 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 41%. 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 | $639 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $496 | −$143 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $397 | −$243 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $209 | −$430 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $195 | −$444 | 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 | $397 | $209 | $639 | $195 | $496 | $255 |
| 9.5 | — | $193 | $283 | $146 | — | — |
| 9 | $190 | $183 | $158 | $84.78 | $225 | $140 |
| 8.5 | — | $110 | $129 | $199 | $135 | — |
| 8 | $168 | $96.07 | — | $30.00 | $92.00 | $26.70 |
| 7 | $115 | — | $160 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $73.72 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $76.80 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $70.96 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | $69.99 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | $50.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Arceus VSTAR — FAQ
Is Arceus VSTAR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Arceus VSTAR brings $397 versus $224 raw — a $173 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($190) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Arceus VSTAR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Arceus VSTAR (Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery GG70/GG70) sells for about $397 versus $224 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Arceus VSTAR?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $639, ahead of TAG 10 at $496. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Arceus 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 Arceus VSTAR break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Arceus VSTAR breaks even when it gems about 41% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $190).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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