Is Jolteon VMAX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jolteon VMAX sells for $897 against $80.96 raw: a $816 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($111) 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)
- $80.96
- PSA 10
- $897
- PSA 9
- $111
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $897 | +$791 | +$766 | +$666 |
| PSA 9 | $111 | +$5.00 | −$20.00 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $71.37 | −$34.59 | −$59.59 | −$160 |
Net = sale price − $80.96 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% | $308 | +$177 |
| 50% | $504 | +$373 |
| 75% | $701 | +$570 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $945 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $897 | −$47.89 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $227 | −$718 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $216 | −$730 | 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 | BGS | SGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $897 | $216 | — | $227 | $945 | $297 |
| 9.5 | — | $102 | $241 | $80.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $111 | $63.38 | $72.18 | — | $101 | $80.48 |
| 8.5 | — | $71.43 | $24.50 | — | $55.04 | — |
| 8 | $71.37 | $52.98 | — | — | — | $49.11 |
| 7.5 | — | $35.98 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $68.99 | — | — | — | — | $48.67 |
| 6.5 | — | $32.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | $41.09 | $31.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $30.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | $56.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Jolteon VMAX — FAQ
Is Jolteon VMAX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jolteon VMAX sells for $897 against $80.96 raw: a $816 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($111) 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 Jolteon VMAX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jolteon VMAX (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $897 versus $80.96 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jolteon VMAX?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $945, ahead of PSA 10 at $897. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jolteon VMAX 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 Jolteon VMAX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jolteon VMAX breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $111).
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