Grading verdict · PSAswshp-SWSH103 · Nov 9
Only flawless copies
Grading beats selling raw if your copy has at least a 49% chance of a PSA 10.
At 30%: −$24 per card versus selling raw.
Blastoise VMAX - SWSH103
No. SWSH103PromoHolofoil · EnglishIllus. 5ban Graphics
Catalog reference · USD $32.19 · PokemonPriceTracker, Nov 9, 12:04 PM UTC
Reference condition: Near mintYour copy’s condition may differ.
What each grade is worth to you
Net of grading and selling costs, compared with selling the raw card today. Grading fee by result: PSA 10 $59.99, PSA 9 $59.99, plus $10.00 shipping. Change your costs
PSA 10$185
+$63
PSA 9$42.43
−$61
Only a PSA 10 beats selling raw.
Buying raw to grade?
Pay up to $3.52
Grading breaks even at that price with your 30% PSA 10 chance. Raw sells for $32.19.
Fee headroom
$46 per card
Grading still beats selling raw at your odds while all grading costs stay under this.
PSA 10 price that flips it
Above $277
PSA 10s would need to rise 50% from $185 for grading to pay at your 30% odds.
Sales behind these numbers
Completed eBay sales of this exact printing, aggregated by PokemonPriceTracker, updated Nov 9. Only sales bound to this printing count.
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $185 longer-run | 104 | Nov 8 |
| PSA 9 | $42.43 longer-run | 49 | Oct 29 |
| PSA 8 | — too few | 1 | Jul 12 |
| CGC 10 | $72.99 longer-run | 23 | Oct 29 |
| Raw | $32.19 | — | Nov 9 |
Every other grade on record (8)
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 7 | — too few | 3 | Oct 24 |
| PSA 6 | — too few | 1 | Aug 30 |
| BGS 9.5 | — too few | 3 | Sep 2 |
| BGS 9 | — too few | 1 | Aug 29 |
| CGC 9.5 | — too few | 4 | Oct 5 |
| CGC 9 | — too few | 17 | Oct 5 |
| CGC 8.5 | — too few | 5 | Oct 5 |
| CGC 5 | — too few | 1 | Apr 24 |
- PSA 10: only 1 sale in the last 7 days, so the verdict uses the longer-run price of $185 from 104 sales, last on Nov 8.
- PSA 9: no sales in the last 7 days, so the verdict uses the longer-run price of $42.43 from 49 sales, last on Oct 29.
- No PSA 8 price qualifies, so a copy that misses a 10 is assumed to grade PSA 9.
- Promos come in stamped and plain versions. Check that the sales below match your exact copy.
In the last 7 days, 1 PSA 10 sold. PSA 9 last sold on Oct 29 and PSA 8 last sold on Jul 12.
PSA 10s are 68% of this card’s PSA 9 and 10 sales. Owners sell their best copies, so this is not your chance of a 10.
Raw price
Recorded observations through Nov 9, 12:00 AM UTC. Grading takes months, and the raw price can move while you wait.
1M · USD · price observations, not individual transactions
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Which grader’s 10 sells best
A PSA 10 sells for 2.5× a CGC 10 of this card. PSA has the most sales, 104. The verdict uses PSA.
PSA 10$185104 sales
CGC 10$72.9923 sales
After each grader’s base fee for that value, shipping and selling fees, a 10 nets $90.10 from PSA, $32.92 from CGC. Turnaround and resale demand differ too; check the grader board on Grading costs.
Already have a PSA 9?
Crack it and send the raw card again, or sell the 9 as it is. A miss pays a second grading fee and usually comes back a 9 again.
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Cracking pays if that chance is at least 57%. At 15%: −$51 versus selling the 9 for a net $36.41.
A card that graded 9 once is less likely to get a 10 than a fresh copy, so set this lower than you would for one. Cracking a slab can also damage the card.
Before you set your odds: what a PSA 10 needs
- CenteringAbout 55/45 to 60/40 or better on the front, 75/25 on the back.
- CornersFour sharp corners with no rounding or fraying.
- EdgesNo whitening or chipping, especially on the back.
- SurfaceNo scratches, print lines, dents or holo wear under a light.
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How much is Blastoise VMAX - SWSH103 (SWSH Black Star Promos #SWSH103) worth?
As of Nov 9, 12:04 PM UTC, Blastoise VMAX - SWSH103 (SWSH Black Star Promos #SWSH103) has a market reference price of $32.19.
Is Blastoise VMAX - SWSH103 going up in value?
Over the past 7 days, the reference price for Blastoise VMAX - SWSH103 (SWSH Black Star Promos #SWSH103) has fallen 0.9%. This describes recent tracked price movement only and is not investment advice.
Where can I check Blastoise VMAX - SWSH103 prices and sales?
CardIntel tracks Blastoise VMAX - SWSH103 (SWSH Black Star Promos #SWSH103) across TCGplayer market data, Cardmarket EUR averages and daily price history. Use the price chart and cross-platform pricing table above to compare current values.
Related notes
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PSA Announces New Modern Card Tier Pricing
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Feb 10, 12:00 AM UTC · PSA Official
January Market Overview: Post-Holiday Correction
As expected, the market saw a 5-10% correction across most categories following the December holiday buying surge. Vintage cards held better than modern, with Base Set holos showing minimal decline.
Jan 5, 12:00 AM UTC · Market Data Analysis
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