Is Lucario VSTAR worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 11× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Lucario VSTAR sells for $127 against $11.33 raw: a $115 spread, 11× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($27.48) 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)
- $11.33
- PSA 10
- $127
- PSA 9
- $27.48
- Gem premium
- 11×
- As of
- Aug 23, 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 | $127 | +$90.20 | +$65.20 | −$34.80 |
| PSA 9 | $27.48 | −$8.85 | −$33.85 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $21.97 | −$14.36 | −$39.36 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $11.33 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% | $52.24 | −$9.09 |
| 50% | $77.00 | +$15.67 |
| 75% | $102 | +$40.44 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 34%. 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 | $164 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| BGS 10 | $130 | −$33.82 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $127 | −$37.47 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $54.51 | −$109 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $17.76 | −$146 | 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 Lucario VSTAR — FAQ
Is Lucario VSTAR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lucario VSTAR sells for $127 against $11.33 raw: a $115 spread, 11× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($27.48) 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 Lucario VSTAR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lucario VSTAR (SWSH Black Star Promos) sells for about $127 versus $11.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 23, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lucario VSTAR?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $164, ahead of BGS 10 at $130. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lucario VSTAR 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 Lucario VSTAR break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lucario VSTAR breaks even when it gems about 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.48).
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