Is Umbreon V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 28× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Umbreon V sells for $168 against $6.00 raw: a $162 spread, 28× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($27.97) 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)
- $6.00
- PSA 10
- $168
- PSA 9
- $27.97
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $168 | +$137 | +$112 | +$12.05 |
| PSA 9 | $27.97 | −$3.03 | −$28.03 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $25.42 | −$5.58 | −$30.58 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $6.00 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% | $62.99 | +$6.99 |
| 50% | $98.01 | +$42.01 |
| 75% | $133 | +$77.03 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 20%. 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 | $168 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $50.56 | −$117 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.02 | −$143 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $168 | $50.56 | $25.02 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $19.19 | $10.01 | — |
| 9 | $27.97 | $14.98 | $8.99 | $24.99 |
| 8.5 | — | $34.99 | — | — |
| 8 | $25.42 | $14.99 | $7.51 | — |
| 7 | $17.13 | — | — | — |
| 6 | $10.86 | — | $4.00 | — |
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Grading Umbreon V — FAQ
Is Umbreon V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Umbreon V sells for $168 against $6.00 raw: a $162 spread, 28× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($27.97) 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 Umbreon V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Umbreon V (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $168 versus $6.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Umbreon V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $168, ahead of CGC 10 at $50.56. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Umbreon 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 Umbreon V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Umbreon V breaks even when it gems about 20% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.97).
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