Is Rayquaza V worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Rayquaza V brings $1,230 versus $494 raw — a $737 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($473) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $494
- PSA 10
- $1,230
- PSA 9
- $473
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- As of
- Sep 20, 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 | $1,230 | +$712 | +$687 | +$587 |
| PSA 9 | $473 | −$46.05 | −$71.05 | −$171 |
| PSA 8 | $402 | −$116 | −$141 | −$241 |
Net = sale price − $494 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% | $662 | +$118 |
| 50% | $852 | +$308 |
| 75% | $1,041 | +$497 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $1,935 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| BGS 10 | $1,895 | −$40.02 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,230 | −$704 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $665 | −$1,270 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $658 | −$1,276 | 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 Rayquaza V — FAQ
Is Rayquaza V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rayquaza V brings $1,230 versus $494 raw — a $737 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($473) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Rayquaza V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rayquaza V (Evolving Skies 194/203) sells for about $1,230 versus $494 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Sep 20, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rayquaza V?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $1,935, ahead of BGS 10 at $1,895. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rayquaza V need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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 Rayquaza V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Rayquaza V breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $473).
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