Should You Grade Surfing Pikachu VMAX #9 from Celebrations?
Free PSA grading EV calculator pre-loaded with live market data for Surfing Pikachu VMAX #9. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 75.7% based on 12,428 graded copies. PSA 10 sales average $83.25 vs a raw market of $6.60. Expected value of grading: $-6.55 (-9% ROI). Verdict: Sell raw.
Celebrations · #9 · Rare Holo VMAX
Default-tier verdict
Sell raw$-7 (-9% ROI)
Based on raw market $6.60, PSA 10 $83.25, gem rate 75.7% (12,428 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.
About this calculator
This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Surfing Pikachu VMAX #9 to PSA for grading. EV factors in real PSA population data (gem rates), live market prices for raw and graded copies, and PSA's tiered fee structure including upcharges when a card's graded value exceeds the tier's Max Insured Value. Adjust the inputs to match your card's exact condition for a personalized recommendation.
PSA population summary
| Grade | Population | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 9,413 | 75.7% |
| PSA 9 | 2,517 | 20.3% |
| PSA 8 | 336 | 2.7% |
| PSA 7 | 71 | 0.6% |
