Is Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.9× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX sells for $44.61 against $4.51 raw: a $40.10 spread, 9.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.71) 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)
- $4.51
- PSA 10
- $44.61
- PSA 9
- $14.71
- Gem premium
- 9.9×
- 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 | $44.61 | +$15.10 | −$9.90 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $14.71 | −$14.80 | −$39.80 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $11.62 | −$17.89 | −$42.89 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $4.51 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% | $22.19 | −$32.32 |
| 50% | $29.66 | −$24.85 |
| 75% | $37.13 | −$17.38 |
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 | $44.61 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.25 | −$23.36 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18.00 | −$26.61 | 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 $44.61 against $4.51 raw: a $40.10 spread, 9.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.71) 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 TG30/TG30) sells for about $44.61 versus $4.51 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $44.61, ahead of CGC 10 at $21.25. 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.
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