Is Celebi VMAX worth grading?
Pokémon · 漆黒のガイスト · 084/070 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Celebi VMAX sell for $58.42, only $0.00 above the $2,800 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $2,800
- PSA 10
- $58.42
- 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 | $58.42 | −$2,767 | −$2,792 | −$2,892 |
Net = sale price − $2,800 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $58.42 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $41.00 | −$17.42 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $28.95 | −$29.47 | 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 Celebi VMAX — FAQ
Is Celebi VMAX worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Celebi VMAX sell for $58.42, only $0.00 above the $2,800 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Celebi VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Celebi VMAX (漆黒のガイスト 084/070) sells for about $58.42 versus $2,800 for a raw near-mint copy — a 0.0× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Celebi VMAX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $58.42, ahead of BGS 10 at $41.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Celebi VMAX 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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