Is Dragapult VMAX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dragapult VMAX sells for $162 against $2.91 raw: a $159 spread, 56× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.07) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.91
- PSA 10
- $162
- PSA 9
- $28.07
- Gem premium
- 56×
- 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 | $162 | +$134 | +$109 | +$9.21 |
| PSA 9 | $28.07 | +$0.16 | −$24.84 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $10.99 | −$16.92 | −$41.92 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.91 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% | $61.58 | +$8.67 |
| 50% | $95.09 | +$42.19 |
| 75% | $129 | +$75.70 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. 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 | $162 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.51 | −$142 | 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 | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $162 | $20.51 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $8.00 |
| 9 | $28.07 | $6.05 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $9.29 | — |
| 8 | $10.99 | — | — |
| 7 | $28.89 | — | — |
| 6 | — | $8.50 | — |
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Grading Dragapult VMAX — FAQ
Is Dragapult VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dragapult VMAX sells for $162 against $2.91 raw: a $159 spread, 56× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.07) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Dragapult VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dragapult VMAX (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $162 versus $2.91 for a raw near-mint copy — a 56× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dragapult VMAX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $162, ahead of CGC 10 at $20.51. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dragapult 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 Dragapult VMAX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dragapult VMAX breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.07).
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