Is Metagross VMAX worth grading?
Pokémon · Chilling Reign · 113/198 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 18× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Metagross VMAX sells for $52.26 against $2.96 raw: a $49.30 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.10) 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)
- $2.96
- PSA 10
- $52.26
- PSA 9
- $18.10
- 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 | $52.26 | +$24.30 | −$0.70 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $18.10 | −$9.86 | −$34.86 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $12.00 | −$15.96 | −$40.96 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $2.96 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% | $26.64 | −$26.32 |
| 50% | $35.18 | −$17.78 |
| 75% | $43.72 | −$9.24 |
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 | $52.26 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11.79 | −$40.47 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $6.53 | −$45.73 | 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 Metagross VMAX — FAQ
Is Metagross VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Metagross VMAX sells for $52.26 against $2.96 raw: a $49.30 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.10) 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 Metagross VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Metagross VMAX (Chilling Reign 113/198) sells for about $52.26 versus $2.96 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Metagross VMAX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $52.26, ahead of CGC 10 at $11.79. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Metagross 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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