Is Deoxys V worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Deoxys V sells for $149 against $2.13 raw: a $147 spread, 70× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.00) 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)
- $2.13
- PSA 10
- $149
- PSA 9
- $35.00
- Gem premium
- 70×
- As of
- Aug 19, 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 | $149 | +$122 | +$96.69 | −$3.31 |
| PSA 9 | $35.00 | +$7.87 | −$17.13 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $24.65 | −$2.48 | −$27.48 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $2.13 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% | $63.45 | +$11.32 |
| 50% | $91.91 | +$39.78 |
| 75% | $120 | +$68.23 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $149 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.81 | −$115 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $149 | $33.81 |
| 9 | $35.00 | $6.50 |
| 8.5 | — | $7.50 |
| 8 | $24.65 | — |
| 7 | $10.00 | — |
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Grading Deoxys V — FAQ
Is Deoxys V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Deoxys V sells for $149 against $2.13 raw: a $147 spread, 70× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.00) 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 Deoxys V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Deoxys V (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $149 versus $2.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 70× premium as of Aug 19, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Deoxys V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $149, ahead of CGC 10 at $33.81. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Deoxys 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 Deoxys V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Deoxys V breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.00).
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