Is Rayquaza VMAX worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Rayquaza VMAX brings $2,050 versus $1,269 raw — a $782 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,175) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,269
- PSA 10
- $2,050
- PSA 9
- $1,175
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- As of
- Oct 13, 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 | $2,050 | +$757 | +$732 | +$632 |
| PSA 9 | $1,175 | −$119 | −$144 | −$244 |
| PSA 8 | $896 | −$397 | −$422 | −$522 |
Net = sale price − $1,269 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% | $1,393 | +$74.94 |
| 50% | $1,612 | +$294 |
| 75% | $1,831 | +$513 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $3,260 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $3,111 | −$149 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $2,050 | −$1,209 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,508 | −$1,752 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,381 | −$1,879 | 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 VMAX — FAQ
Is Rayquaza VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rayquaza VMAX brings $2,050 versus $1,269 raw — a $782 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,175) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Rayquaza VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rayquaza VMAX (Evolving Skies 218/203) sells for about $2,050 versus $1,269 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.6× premium as of Oct 13, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rayquaza VMAX?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3,260, ahead of TAG 10 at $3,111. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rayquaza 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 Rayquaza VMAX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Rayquaza VMAX breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $1,175).
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