Is Alakazam V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 17× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Alakazam V sells for $80.89 against $4.66 raw: a $76.23 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.95) 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)
- $4.66
- PSA 10
- $80.89
- PSA 9
- $21.95
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $80.89 | +$51.23 | +$26.23 | −$73.77 |
| PSA 9 | $21.95 | −$7.71 | −$32.71 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $16.65 | −$13.01 | −$38.01 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $4.66 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% | $36.69 | −$17.97 |
| 50% | $51.42 | −$3.24 |
| 75% | $66.16 | +$11.50 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 55%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $80.89 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $61.00 | −$19.89 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $37.95 | −$42.94 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $36.95 | −$43.94 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
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 Alakazam V — FAQ
Is Alakazam V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alakazam V sells for $80.89 against $4.66 raw: a $76.23 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.95) 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 Alakazam V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alakazam V (Vivid Voltage 172/185) sells for about $80.89 versus $4.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alakazam V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $80.89, ahead of TAG 10 at $61.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alakazam V 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.
What gem rate makes grading Alakazam V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Alakazam V breaks even when it gems about 55% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $21.95).
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