Is Butterfree VMAX worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Butterfree VMAX sell for $54.07, only $0.00 above the $1,900 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,900
- PSA 10
- $54.07
- Gem premium
- 0.0×
- 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 | $54.07 | −$1,871 | −$1,896 | −$1,996 |
Net = sale price − $1,900 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $54.07 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $43.33 | −$10.74 | 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 Butterfree VMAX — FAQ
Is Butterfree VMAX worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Butterfree VMAX sell for $54.07, only $0.00 above the $1,900 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Butterfree VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Butterfree VMAX (爆炎ウォーカー 079/070) sells for about $54.07 versus $1,900 for a raw near-mint copy — a 0.0× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Butterfree VMAX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $54.07, ahead of CGC 10 at $43.33. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Butterfree 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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