Is Single Strike Urshifu VMAX worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Single Strike Urshifu VMAX brings $43.04 versus $4.20 raw — a $38.84 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.53) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.20
- PSA 10
- $43.04
- PSA 9
- $15.53
- Gem premium
- 10×
- As of
- Sep 21, 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 | $43.04 | +$13.84 | −$11.16 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $15.53 | −$13.67 | −$38.67 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $11.30 | −$17.90 | −$42.90 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $4.20 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% | $22.41 | −$31.79 |
| 50% | $29.29 | −$24.91 |
| 75% | $36.16 | −$18.04 |
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 | $43.04 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.73 | −$21.31 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $11.20 | −$31.84 | 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 Single Strike Urshifu VMAX — FAQ
Is Single Strike Urshifu VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Single Strike Urshifu VMAX brings $43.04 versus $4.20 raw — a $38.84 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.53) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Single Strike Urshifu VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Single Strike Urshifu VMAX (Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery TG29/TG30) sells for about $43.04 versus $4.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Sep 21, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Single Strike Urshifu VMAX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $43.04, ahead of CGC 10 at $21.73. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Single 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.
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