Is Galarian Darmanitan VMAX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 7.1× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Galarian Darmanitan VMAX sells for $51.47 against $7.29 raw: a $44.18 spread, 7.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.61) 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)
- $7.29
- PSA 10
- $51.47
- PSA 9
- $14.61
- Gem premium
- 7.1×
- 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 | $51.47 | +$19.18 | −$5.82 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $14.61 | −$17.68 | −$42.68 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $7.29 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% | $23.82 | −$33.47 |
| 50% | $33.04 | −$24.25 |
| 75% | $42.25 | −$15.04 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $51.47 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $17.00 | −$34.47 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $13.81 | −$37.66 | 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 Galarian Darmanitan VMAX — FAQ
Is Galarian Darmanitan VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galarian Darmanitan VMAX sells for $51.47 against $7.29 raw: a $44.18 spread, 7.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.61) 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 Galarian Darmanitan VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Galarian Darmanitan VMAX (Vivid Voltage 187/185) sells for about $51.47 versus $7.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.1× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galarian Darmanitan VMAX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $51.47, ahead of SGC 10 at $17.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Galarian Darmanitan 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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