Is Volcanion V worth grading?
Pokémon · Chilling Reign · 162/198 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 22× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Volcanion V sells for $47.58 against $2.21 raw: a $45.37 spread, 22× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.27) 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)
- $2.21
- PSA 10
- $47.58
- PSA 9
- $12.27
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $47.58 | +$20.37 | −$4.63 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $12.27 | −$14.94 | −$39.94 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $2.21 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% | $21.10 | −$31.11 |
| 50% | $29.92 | −$22.29 |
| 75% | $38.75 | −$13.46 |
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 | $47.58 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.93 | −$12.65 | 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 Volcanion V — FAQ
Is Volcanion V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Volcanion V sells for $47.58 against $2.21 raw: a $45.37 spread, 22× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.27) 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 Volcanion V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Volcanion V (Chilling Reign 162/198) sells for about $47.58 versus $2.21 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Volcanion V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $47.58, ahead of CGC 10 at $34.93. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Volcanion V 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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