Is Trevenant VMAX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 27× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Trevenant VMAX sells for $48.47 against $1.82 raw: a $46.65 spread, 27× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.39) 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)
- $1.82
- PSA 10
- $48.47
- PSA 9
- $26.39
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $48.47 | +$21.65 | −$3.35 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $26.39 | −$0.43 | −$25.43 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $13.57 | −$13.25 | −$38.25 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $1.82 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% | $31.91 | −$19.91 |
| 50% | $37.43 | −$14.39 |
| 75% | $42.95 | −$8.87 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $48.47 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.79 | −$29.68 | 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 Trevenant VMAX — FAQ
Is Trevenant VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Trevenant VMAX sells for $48.47 against $1.82 raw: a $46.65 spread, 27× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.39) 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 Trevenant VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Trevenant VMAX (Evolving Skies 014/203) sells for about $48.47 versus $1.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Trevenant VMAX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $48.47, ahead of CGC 10 at $18.79. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Trevenant 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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