Is Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.9× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX sells for $71.13 against $12.06 raw: a $59.07 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.51) 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)
- $12.06
- PSA 10
- $71.13
- PSA 9
- $18.51
- Gem premium
- 5.9×
- 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 | $71.13 | +$34.07 | +$9.07 | −$90.93 |
| PSA 9 | $18.51 | −$18.55 | −$43.55 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $15.11 | −$21.95 | −$46.95 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $12.06 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% | $31.66 | −$30.40 |
| 50% | $44.82 | −$17.24 |
| 75% | $57.97 | −$4.09 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 83%. 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 | $71.13 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $59.41 | −$11.72 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| BGS 10 | $50.00 | −$21.13 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$46.13 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$49.13 | 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 Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX — FAQ
Is Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX sells for $71.13 against $12.06 raw: a $59.07 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.51) 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 Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX (Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery TG21/TG30) sells for about $71.13 versus $12.06 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $71.13, ahead of TAG 10 at $59.41. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rapid Strike Urshifu 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 Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX breaks even when it gems about 83% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $18.51).
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