Is Flapple VMAX worth grading?
Pokémon · Battle Styles · 019/163 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 18× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Flapple VMAX sells for $43.58 against $2.45 raw: a $41.13 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.12) 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)
- $2.45
- PSA 10
- $43.58
- PSA 9
- $12.12
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $43.58 | +$16.13 | −$8.87 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $12.12 | −$15.33 | −$40.33 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $14.79 | −$12.66 | −$37.66 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $2.45 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% | $19.98 | −$32.47 |
| 50% | $27.85 | −$24.60 |
| 75% | $35.72 | −$16.73 |
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 | $43.58 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $14.99 | −$28.59 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11.14 | −$32.44 | 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 Flapple VMAX — FAQ
Is Flapple VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Flapple VMAX sells for $43.58 against $2.45 raw: a $41.13 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.12) 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 Flapple VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Flapple VMAX (Battle Styles 019/163) sells for about $43.58 versus $2.45 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Flapple VMAX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $43.58, ahead of SGC 10 at $14.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Flapple 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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