Is ニンフィアVMAX worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 ニンフィアVMAX brings $150 versus $51.48 raw — a $98.64 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($50.16) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $51.48
- PSA 10
- $150
- PSA 9
- $50.16
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $150 | +$73.64 | +$48.64 | −$51.36 |
| PSA 9 | $50.16 | −$26.32 | −$51.32 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $51.48 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% | $75.15 | −$26.33 |
| 50% | $100 | −$1.34 |
| 75% | $125 | +$23.65 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 51%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $380 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $150 | −$230 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $150 | $380 | — |
| 9 | $50.16 | $45.00 | $42.50 |
| 8.5 | — | $44.99 | — |
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Grading ニンフィアVMAX — FAQ
Is ニンフィアVMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 ニンフィアVMAX brings $150 versus $51.48 raw — a $98.64 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($50.16) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 ニンフィアVMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ニンフィアVMAX (VMAXクライマックス 232/184) sells for about $150 versus $51.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ニンフィアVMAX?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $380, ahead of PSA 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ニンフィアVMAX need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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.
What gem rate makes grading ニンフィアVMAX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting ニンフィアVMAX breaks even when it gems about 51% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.16).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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