Is Rayquaza V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 41× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Rayquaza V sells for $1,231 against $30.23 raw: a $1,201 spread, 41× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($39.66) 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)
- $30.23
- PSA 10
- $1,231
- PSA 9
- $39.66
- Gem premium
- 41×
- 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 | $1,231 | +$1,176 | +$1,151 | +$1,051 |
| PSA 9 | $39.66 | −$15.57 | −$40.57 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $38.41 | −$16.82 | −$41.82 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $30.23 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% | $338 | +$257 |
| 50% | $635 | +$555 |
| 75% | $933 | +$853 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $1,231 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $54.00 | −$1,177 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,231 | $54.00 | $932 |
| 9 | $39.66 | $19.50 | $52.76 |
| 8 | $38.41 | — | — |
| 7 | $17.50 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $4.25 | — |
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Grading Rayquaza V — FAQ
Is Rayquaza V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rayquaza V sells for $1,231 against $30.23 raw: a $1,201 spread, 41× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($39.66) 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 Rayquaza V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rayquaza V (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $1,231 versus $30.23 for a raw near-mint copy — a 41× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rayquaza V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,231, ahead of CGC 10 at $54.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rayquaza V 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 Rayquaza V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Rayquaza V breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.66).
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