Is Mimikyu VMAX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.8× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Mimikyu VMAX sells for $120 against $12.21 raw: a $108 spread, 9.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($36.18) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $12.21
- PSA 10
- $120
- PSA 9
- $36.18
- Gem premium
- 9.8×
- 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 | $120 | +$83.02 | +$58.02 | −$41.98 |
| PSA 9 | $36.18 | −$1.03 | −$26.03 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $30.18 | −$7.03 | −$32.03 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $12.21 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% | $57.19 | −$5.02 |
| 50% | $78.20 | +$16.00 |
| 75% | $99.22 | +$37.01 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 31%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $120 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $37.46 | −$82.77 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $31.99 | −$88.24 | 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 Mimikyu VMAX — FAQ
Is Mimikyu VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mimikyu VMAX sells for $120 against $12.21 raw: a $108 spread, 9.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($36.18) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Mimikyu VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mimikyu VMAX (Brilliant Stars 069/172) sells for about $120 versus $12.21 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.8× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mimikyu VMAX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $120, ahead of CGC 10 at $37.46. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mimikyu VMAX 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.
What gem rate makes grading Mimikyu VMAX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mimikyu VMAX breaks even when it gems about 31% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.18).
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