Is Lance's Charizard V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 23× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Lance's Charizard V sells for $150 against $6.53 raw: a $143 spread, 23× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.57) 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)
- $6.53
- PSA 10
- $150
- PSA 9
- $26.57
- Gem premium
- 23×
- As of
- Sep 30, 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 | $150 | +$118 | +$93.31 | −$6.69 |
| PSA 9 | $26.57 | −$4.96 | −$29.96 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $21.34 | −$10.19 | −$35.19 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $6.53 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% | $57.39 | +$0.86 |
| 50% | $88.20 | +$31.67 |
| 75% | $119 | +$62.49 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $158 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $150 | −$8.52 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $57.97 | −$100 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $45.79 | −$113 | 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 Lance's Charizard V — FAQ
Is Lance's Charizard V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lance's Charizard V sells for $150 against $6.53 raw: a $143 spread, 23× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.57) 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 Lance's Charizard V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lance's Charizard V (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $150 versus $6.53 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Sep 30, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lance's Charizard V?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $158, ahead of PSA 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lance's Charizard V need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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 Lance's Charizard V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lance's Charizard V breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.57).
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