The Pokemon GO cards worth grading are Mewtwo V #72, Mewtwo VSTAR rainbow #79, Dragonite VSTAR rainbow #81 and Mewtwo VSTAR gold #86. Grading, which authenticates a card and seals it in a scored holder, pays only for pack-fresh, well-centered copies of those chase cards. Most cards in the set lack the raw value to cover grading fees. Focus narrows to a few Mewtwo and Dragonite ultras and secret rares, with Radiant Charizard as a borderline case.
Table of Contents
- Which chase cards clear the bar?
- What condition earns a PSA 10?
- When does the math work?
- Which service protects resale value?
Which chase cards clear the bar?
ThePriceDex ranks Mewtwo V #72 at $53.99 raw, Mewtwo VSTAR rainbow #79 at $49.34, Dragonite VSTAR rainbow #81 at $43.40 and Mewtwo VSTAR gold #86 at $33.73, followed by Radiant Charizard #11 at $19.58, according to ThePriceDex October price guide. Those five set the practical grading shortlist.
Cardrake master-set data points to the same leaders at $53.70, $49.23, $45.37 and $33.37. Cardrake estimates the top three alone carry about 34% of master-set cost. That top-heavy spread explains why only the top cards merit grading.
What condition earns a PSA 10?
PSA defines Gem Mint 10 as virtually perfect with four sharp corners, sharp focus, full gloss and no staining, according to PSA grading standards. Centering must sit near 55/45 on the front and 75/25 on the back.
Check corners and edges under bright light before submitting. Reject copies with edge whitening, print lines, surface scratches or off-centering. Only pack-fresh chase ultras, secret rares and radiant rares are strong candidates, Cardrake notes.
When does the math work?
Cardrake reports PSA 10 examples often sell for 2-10 times raw price, depending on PSA-10 scarcity. The gain applies mainly to scarce high-grade chase cards, not common holos.
Grade mainly cards worth $50 or more raw in apparent PSA 9-10 condition, because all-in cost runs $30-60 per card after fees, shipping and supplies, according to Cardrake grading guide. Use this quick check before you submit:.
- Raw value above $50, or strong PSA-10 scarcity
- Pack-fresh gloss with sharp corners and focus
- Centering near 55/45 front and 75/25 back
- No stains, scratches or edge wear
Which service protects resale value?
PSA leads resale value for this set, Cardrake reports. BGS brings roughly 78-88% of PSA-10 price, while CGC brings roughly 72-85%.
That gap matters most on mid-value cards. Radiant Charizard at about $19 raw offers thin margin if condition is marginal, since graded sales cluster near $40-$52. Skip grading unless the copy looks like a clean 10 and you choose PSA.
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