Is Dracozolt VMAX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 7.1× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Dracozolt VMAX sells for $55.84 against $7.81 raw: a $48.03 spread, 7.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.01) 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)
- $7.81
- PSA 10
- $55.84
- PSA 9
- $19.01
- Gem premium
- 7.1×
- As of
- Sep 26, 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 | $55.84 | +$23.03 | −$1.97 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $19.01 | −$13.80 | −$38.80 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $10.00 | −$22.81 | −$47.81 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $7.81 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% | $28.22 | −$29.59 |
| 50% | $37.43 | −$20.38 |
| 75% | $46.63 | −$11.18 |
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 | $55.84 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $44.00 | −$11.84 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $27.56 | −$28.28 | 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 Dracozolt VMAX — FAQ
Is Dracozolt VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dracozolt VMAX sells for $55.84 against $7.81 raw: a $48.03 spread, 7.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.01) 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 Dracozolt VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dracozolt VMAX (Evolving Skies 210/203) sells for about $55.84 versus $7.81 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.1× premium as of Sep 26, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dracozolt VMAX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $55.84, ahead of TAG 10 at $44.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dracozolt 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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