Is Gengar VMAX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gengar VMAX sells for $203 against $41.49 raw: a $162 spread, 4.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.59) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $41.49
- PSA 10
- $203
- PSA 9
- $66.59
- Gem premium
- 4.9×
- As of
- Oct 7, 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 | $203 | +$137 | +$112 | +$11.53 |
| PSA 9 | $66.59 | +$0.10 | −$24.90 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $46.03 | −$20.46 | −$45.46 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $41.49 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% | $101 | +$9.21 |
| 50% | $135 | +$43.31 |
| 75% | $169 | +$77.42 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $235 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $203 | −$32.14 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $198 | −$36.82 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $90.46 | −$145 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $87.00 | −$148 | 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 Gengar VMAX — FAQ
Is Gengar VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gengar VMAX sells for $203 against $41.49 raw: a $162 spread, 4.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.59) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Gengar VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gengar VMAX (Fusion Strike 157/264) sells for about $203 versus $41.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.9× premium as of Oct 7, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gengar VMAX?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $235, ahead of PSA 10 at $203. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gengar VMAX 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 Gengar VMAX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Gengar VMAX breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $66.59).
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