Is Single Strike Urshifu VMAX worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Single Strike Urshifu VMAX brings $50.64 versus $11.90 raw — a $38.74 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.58) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $11.90
- PSA 10
- $50.64
- PSA 9
- $27.58
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- As of
- Aug 19, 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 | $50.64 | +$13.74 | −$11.26 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $27.58 | −$9.32 | −$34.32 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $11.90 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% | $33.34 | −$28.55 |
| 50% | $39.11 | −$22.79 |
| 75% | $44.88 | −$17.02 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $70.64 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $50.64 | −$20.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.58 | −$51.06 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $50.64 | $19.58 | — | $70.64 |
| 9.5 | — | — | $125 | — |
| 9 | $27.58 | $10.64 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $11.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $10.00 | — | — | — |
| 6 | — | $21.00 | — | — |
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Grading Single Strike Urshifu VMAX — FAQ
Is Single Strike Urshifu VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Single Strike Urshifu VMAX brings $50.64 versus $11.90 raw — a $38.74 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.58) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Single Strike Urshifu VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Single Strike Urshifu VMAX (Battle Styles 167/163) sells for about $50.64 versus $11.90 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.3× premium as of Aug 19, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Single Strike Urshifu VMAX?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $70.64, ahead of PSA 10 at $50.64. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Single Strike Urshifu VMAX need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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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