Is Umbreon VMAX worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Umbreon VMAX brings $3,902 versus $2,268 raw — a $1,634 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($2,128) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $2,268
- PSA 10
- $3,902
- PSA 9
- $2,128
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- As of
- Oct 12, 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 | $3,902 | +$1,609 | +$1,584 | +$1,484 |
| PSA 9 | $2,128 | −$165 | −$190 | −$290 |
| PSA 8 | $1,833 | −$459 | −$484 | −$584 |
Net = sale price − $2,268 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% | $2,571 | +$254 |
| 50% | $3,015 | +$697 |
| 75% | $3,458 | +$1,141 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. 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 | $5,254 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $4,799 | −$455 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $3,902 | −$1,353 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,668 | −$2,586 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $2,587 | −$2,667 | 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 VMAX — FAQ
Is Umbreon VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Umbreon VMAX brings $3,902 versus $2,268 raw — a $1,634 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($2,128) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Umbreon VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Umbreon VMAX (Evolving Skies 215/203) sells for about $3,902 versus $2,268 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Oct 12, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Umbreon VMAX?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $5,254, ahead of TAG 10 at $4,799. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Umbreon 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 Umbreon VMAX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Umbreon VMAX breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $2,128).
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