Is Morpeko V-UNION worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Morpeko V-UNION sells for $46.26 against $1.36 raw: a $44.90 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.00) 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)
- $1.36
- PSA 10
- $46.26
- PSA 9
- $30.00
- Gem premium
- 34×
- 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 | $46.26 | +$19.90 | −$5.10 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $30.00 | +$3.64 | −$21.36 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $4.64 | −$21.72 | −$46.72 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $1.36 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% | $34.06 | −$17.30 |
| 50% | $38.13 | −$13.23 |
| 75% | $42.20 | −$9.16 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $157 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $46.26 | −$111 | 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 | $46.26 | $157 |
| 9 | $30.00 | $59.99 |
| 8 | $4.64 | $4.45 |
| 4 | $10.95 | — |
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Grading Morpeko V-UNION — FAQ
Is Morpeko V-UNION worth grading?
A PSA 10 Morpeko V-UNION sells for $46.26 against $1.36 raw: a $44.90 spread, 34× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.00) 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 Morpeko V-UNION worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Morpeko V-UNION (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $46.26 versus $1.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 34× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Morpeko V-UNION?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $157, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.26. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Morpeko V-UNION need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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