Is Galarian Rapidash V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 7.2× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Galarian Rapidash V sells for $94.73 against $13.24 raw: a $81.49 spread, 7.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($32.74) 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)
- $13.24
- PSA 10
- $94.73
- PSA 9
- $32.74
- Gem premium
- 7.2×
- 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 | $94.73 | +$56.49 | +$31.49 | −$68.51 |
| PSA 9 | $32.74 | −$5.50 | −$30.50 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $19.92 | −$18.32 | −$43.32 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $13.24 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% | $48.24 | −$15.00 |
| 50% | $63.73 | +$0.49 |
| 75% | $79.23 | +$15.99 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 49%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $139 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $94.73 | −$43.86 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $59.00 | −$79.59 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $43.11 | −$95.48 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $34.82 | −$104 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $94.73 | $43.11 | $139 | $59.00 | $34.82 |
| 9.5 | — | $46.56 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $32.74 | — | $16.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $19.92 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Galarian Rapidash V — FAQ
Is Galarian Rapidash V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galarian Rapidash V sells for $94.73 against $13.24 raw: a $81.49 spread, 7.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($32.74) 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 Galarian Rapidash V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Galarian Rapidash V (Chilling Reign 167/198) sells for about $94.73 versus $13.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.2× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galarian Rapidash V?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $139, ahead of PSA 10 at $94.73. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Galarian Rapidash V need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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.
What gem rate makes grading Galarian Rapidash V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Galarian Rapidash V breaks even when it gems about 49% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.74).
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