Is Rillaboom V worth grading?
Pokémon · Fusion Strike · 022/264 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Rillaboom V brings $35.12 versus $0.83 raw — a $34.29 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.19) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.83
- PSA 10
- $35.12
- PSA 9
- $11.19
- Gem premium
- 42×
- 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 | $35.12 | +$9.29 | −$15.71 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $11.19 | −$14.64 | −$39.64 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $14.50 | −$11.33 | −$36.33 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $0.83 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% | $17.17 | −$33.66 |
| 50% | $23.15 | −$27.68 |
| 75% | $29.14 | −$21.69 |
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 | $35.12 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12.98 | −$22.14 | 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 Rillaboom V — FAQ
Is Rillaboom V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rillaboom V brings $35.12 versus $0.83 raw — a $34.29 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.19) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Rillaboom V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rillaboom V (Fusion Strike 022/264) sells for about $35.12 versus $0.83 for a raw near-mint copy — a 42× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rillaboom V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $35.12, ahead of CGC 10 at $12.98. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rillaboom V 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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