Is Leafeon VMAX worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Leafeon VMAX brings $119 versus $41.95 raw — a $77.52 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($38.35) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $41.95
- PSA 10
- $119
- PSA 9
- $38.35
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $119 | +$52.52 | +$27.52 | −$72.48 |
| PSA 9 | $38.35 | −$28.60 | −$53.60 | −$154 |
| PSA 8 | $23.01 | −$43.94 | −$68.94 | −$169 |
Net = sale price − $41.95 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% | $58.63 | −$33.32 |
| 50% | $78.91 | −$13.04 |
| 75% | $99.19 | +$7.24 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 66%. 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 | $131 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $119 | −$11.21 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $91.03 | −$39.65 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $57.06 | −$73.62 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.07 | −$102 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $119 | $57.06 | $131 | $29.07 | $91.03 | $16.68 |
| 9.5 | — | $44.51 | $41.09 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $38.35 | $28.44 | $21.13 | $25.94 | $27.00 | — |
| 8 | $23.01 | $18.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $21.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Leafeon VMAX — FAQ
Is Leafeon VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Leafeon VMAX brings $119 versus $41.95 raw — a $77.52 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($38.35) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Leafeon VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Leafeon VMAX (Evolving Skies 204/203) sells for about $119 versus $41.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Leafeon VMAX?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $131, ahead of PSA 10 at $119. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Leafeon VMAX 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 Leafeon VMAX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Leafeon VMAX breaks even when it gems about 66% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $38.35).
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