Is Charizard VSTAR worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Charizard VSTAR sells for $1,443 against $68.11 raw: a $1,375 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($118) 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)
- $68.11
- PSA 10
- $1,443
- PSA 9
- $118
- Gem premium
- 21×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $1,443 | +$1,350 | +$1,325 | +$1,225 |
| PSA 9 | $118 | +$25.31 | +$0.31 | −$99.69 |
| PSA 8 | $69.08 | −$24.03 | −$49.03 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $68.11 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% | $450 | +$332 |
| 50% | $781 | +$663 |
| 75% | $1,112 | +$994 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $1,443 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $1,300 | −$143 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $612 | −$831 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| SGC 10 | $378 | −$1,066 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $311 | −$1,132 | 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 Charizard VSTAR — FAQ
Is Charizard VSTAR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charizard VSTAR sells for $1,443 against $68.11 raw: a $1,375 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($118) 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 Charizard VSTAR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charizard VSTAR (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $1,443 versus $68.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charizard VSTAR?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,443, ahead of BGS 10 at $1,300. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charizard VSTAR 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.
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