Is Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX brings $40.40 versus $1.37 raw — a $39.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.17) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.37
- PSA 10
- $40.40
- PSA 9
- $17.17
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $40.40 | +$14.03 | −$10.97 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $17.17 | −$9.20 | −$34.20 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $10.49 | −$15.88 | −$40.88 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $1.37 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% | $22.98 | −$28.39 |
| 50% | $28.79 | −$22.59 |
| 75% | $34.59 | −$16.78 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $224 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $40.40 | −$183 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.18 | −$196 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $17.79 | −$206 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $29.57 | $14.08 | $224 | $17.79 | $40.19 |
| 9.5 | — | $10.51 | $16.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $30.00 | $9.00 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $10.49 | $6.00 | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $3.00 | — | — | — |
| 5.5 | — | $10.00 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $4.25 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX — FAQ
Is Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX brings $40.40 versus $1.37 raw — a $39.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.17) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX (Chilling Reign 075/198) sells for about $40.40 versus $1.37 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $224, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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