Is Togekiss VMAX worth grading?
Pokémon · Vivid Voltage · 191/185 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 4.1× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Togekiss VMAX sells for $53.89 against $13.09 raw: a $40.80 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.21) 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)
- $13.09
- PSA 10
- $53.89
- PSA 9
- $21.21
- Gem premium
- 4.1×
- 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 | $53.89 | +$15.80 | −$9.20 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $21.21 | −$16.88 | −$41.88 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $13.09 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% | $29.38 | −$33.71 |
| 50% | $37.55 | −$25.54 |
| 75% | $45.72 | −$17.37 |
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 | $53.89 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12.63 | −$41.26 | 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 VMAX — FAQ
Is Togekiss VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Togekiss VMAX sells for $53.89 against $13.09 raw: a $40.80 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.21) 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 VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Togekiss VMAX (Vivid Voltage 191/185) sells for about $53.89 versus $13.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.1× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Togekiss VMAX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $53.89, ahead of CGC 10 at $12.63. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Togekiss 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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