Is Galarian Rapidash V worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Galarian Rapidash V brings $174 versus $89.43 raw — a $84.74 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($84.49) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $89.43
- PSA 10
- $174
- PSA 9
- $84.49
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $174 | +$59.74 | +$34.74 | −$65.26 |
| PSA 9 | $84.49 | −$29.94 | −$54.94 | −$155 |
| PSA 8 | $58.61 | −$55.82 | −$80.82 | −$181 |
Net = sale price − $89.43 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% | $107 | −$32.52 |
| 50% | $129 | −$10.10 |
| 75% | $152 | +$12.32 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 61%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $180 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $174 | −$5.63 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $81.79 | −$98.01 | 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 | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $174 | $81.79 | — | — | $180 |
| 9.5 | — | $84.95 | $75.68 | $45.00 | — |
| 9 | $84.49 | $44.91 | $48.31 | — | $79.89 |
| 8.5 | — | $38.86 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $58.61 | — | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $44.00 | — | — | — |
| 7 | $15.00 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Galarian Rapidash V — FAQ
Is Galarian Rapidash V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galarian Rapidash V brings $174 versus $89.43 raw — a $84.74 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($84.49) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Galarian Rapidash V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Galarian Rapidash V (Chilling Reign 168/198) sells for about $174 versus $89.43 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galarian Rapidash V?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $180, ahead of PSA 10 at $174. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Galarian Rapidash V 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.
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 61% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $84.49).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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