Is Togekiss V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 15× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Togekiss V sells for $68.95 against $4.57 raw: a $64.38 spread, 15× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.72) 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)
- $4.57
- PSA 10
- $68.95
- PSA 9
- $17.72
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $68.95 | +$39.38 | +$14.38 | −$85.62 |
| PSA 9 | $17.72 | −$11.85 | −$36.85 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $10.50 | −$19.07 | −$44.07 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $4.57 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% | $30.53 | −$24.04 |
| 50% | $43.34 | −$11.23 |
| 75% | $56.14 | +$1.57 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 72%. 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 | $68.95 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$43.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.50 | −$48.45 | 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 Togekiss V — FAQ
Is Togekiss V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Togekiss V sells for $68.95 against $4.57 raw: a $64.38 spread, 15× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.72) 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 Togekiss V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Togekiss V (Vivid Voltage 178/185) sells for about $68.95 versus $4.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Togekiss V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $68.95, ahead of SGC 10 at $25.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Togekiss 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 Togekiss V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Togekiss V breaks even when it gems about 72% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $17.72).
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