Is Umbreon V worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Umbreon V brings $1,016 versus $382 raw — a $635 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($305) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $382
- PSA 10
- $1,016
- PSA 9
- $305
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- As of
- Oct 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 | $1,016 | +$610 | +$585 | +$485 |
| PSA 9 | $305 | −$102 | −$127 | −$227 |
| PSA 8 | $315 | −$91.48 | −$116 | −$216 |
Net = sale price − $382 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% | $483 | +$51.17 |
| 50% | $661 | +$229 |
| 75% | $839 | +$407 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $1,825 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,016 | −$809 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $928 | −$897 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| SGC 10 | $487 | −$1,338 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $456 | −$1,369 | 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 Umbreon V — FAQ
Is Umbreon V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Umbreon V brings $1,016 versus $382 raw — a $635 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($305) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Umbreon V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Umbreon V (Evolving Skies 189/203) sells for about $1,016 versus $382 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.7× premium as of Oct 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Umbreon V?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,825, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,016. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Umbreon V 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.
What gem rate makes grading Umbreon V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Umbreon V breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $305).
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