Is Leafeon VMAX worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Leafeon VMAX sell for $78.65, only $0.00 above the $5,500 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($32.44) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $5,500
- PSA 10
- $78.65
- PSA 9
- $32.44
- Gem premium
- 0.0×
- 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 | $78.65 | −$5,446 | −$5,471 | −$5,571 |
| PSA 9 | $32.44 | −$5,493 | −$5,518 | −$5,618 |
| PSA 8 | $18.00 | −$5,507 | −$5,532 | −$5,632 |
Net = sale price − $5,500 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% | $43.99 | −$5,506 |
| 50% | $55.55 | −$5,494 |
| 75% | $67.10 | −$5,483 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $112 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $78.65 | −$33.09 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $52.87 | −$58.87 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $78.65 | $112 | $52.87 |
| 9.5 | — | $25.00 | — |
| 9 | $32.44 | $21.60 | — |
| 8 | $18.00 | $5.00 | — |
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Grading Leafeon VMAX — FAQ
Is Leafeon VMAX worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Leafeon VMAX sell for $78.65, only $0.00 above the $5,500 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($32.44) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Leafeon VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Leafeon VMAX (イーブイヒーローズ 088/069) sells for about $78.65 versus $5,500 for a raw near-mint copy — a 0.0× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Leafeon VMAX?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $112, ahead of PSA 10 at $78.65. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Leafeon VMAX need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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