Grading verdict · PSAswshp-SWSH286 · Nov 1
Grade clean copies
Grading beats selling raw if your copy has at least a 19% chance of a PSA 10.
19% if a miss grades PSA 9, 23% if it grades PSA 8.
At 30%: +$27 per card versus selling raw.
Pikachu VMAX - SWSH286
No. SWSH286PromoHolofoil · EnglishIllus. AKIRA EGAWA
Catalog reference · USD $7.21 · PokemonPriceTracker, Nov 1, 12:17 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, PSA 8 $59.99, plus $10.00 shipping. Change your costs
PSA 10$319
+$200
PSA 9$35.00
−$46
PSA 8$19.49
−$59
Only a PSA 10 beats selling raw.
Buying raw to grade?
Pay up to $32.41
Grading breaks even at that price with your 30% PSA 10 chance. Raw sells for $7.21.
Fee headroom
$97 per card
Grading still beats selling raw at your odds while all grading costs stay under this.
PSA 10 price that flips it
Below $217
If PSA 10s fall 32% from $319, grading stops paying at your 30% odds.
Sales behind these numbers
Completed eBay sales of this exact printing, aggregated by PokemonPriceTracker, updated Nov 1. Only sales bound to this printing count.
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $319 longer-run | 26 | Oct 13 |
| PSA 9 | $35.00 longer-run | 34 | Oct 21 |
| PSA 8 | $19.49 longer-run | 17 | Oct 13 |
| CGC 10 | $48.00 looks off | 20 | Oct 26 |
| SGC 10 | — too few | 1 | May 26 |
| Raw | $7.21 | — | Nov 1 |
Every other grade on record (10)
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 7 | — too few | 4 | Oct 1 |
| PSA 6 | — too few | 1 | Apr 3 |
| CGC 9.5 | — too few | 4 | Oct 12 |
| CGC 9 | $18.30 longer-run | 27 | Oct 21 |
| CGC 8.5 | $10.80 longer-run | 15 | Oct 5 |
| CGC 8 | $9.60 longer-run | 8 | Oct 26 |
| CGC 7.5 | — too few | 2 | Aug 22 |
| CGC 5.5 | — too few | 2 | May 14 |
| SGC 9 | — too few | 2 | Oct 12 |
| SGC 8.5 | — too few | 1 | Apr 5 |
- PSA 10: no sales in the last 7 days, so the verdict uses the longer-run price of $319 from 26 sales, last on Oct 13.
- PSA 9: only 2 sales in the last 7 days, so the verdict uses the longer-run price of $35.00 from 34 sales, last on Oct 21.
- Promos come in stamped and plain versions. Check that the sales below match your exact copy.
In the last 7 days, 2 PSA 9s sold. PSA 10 last sold on Oct 13 and PSA 8 last sold on Oct 13.
PSA 10s are 43% 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 1, 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
PSA 10s sell highest for this card. PSA has the most sales, 26. The verdict uses PSA. A price far out of line with PSA is held back until it is checked.
PSA 10$31926 sales
CGC 10checking20 sales
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.
%
Cracking pays if that chance is at least 29%. At 15%: −$35 versus selling the 9 for a net $29.96.
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 Pikachu VMAX - SWSH286 (SWSH Black Star Promos #SWSH286) worth?
As of Nov 1, 12:17 PM UTC, Pikachu VMAX - SWSH286 (SWSH Black Star Promos #SWSH286) has a market reference price of $7.21.
Is Pikachu VMAX - SWSH286 going up in value?
Over the latest tracked day, the reference price for Pikachu VMAX - SWSH286 (SWSH Black Star Promos #SWSH286) has fallen 0.6%. This describes recent tracked price movement only and is not investment advice.
Where can I check Pikachu VMAX - SWSH286 prices and sales?
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Related notes
Pokémon TCG: Surging Sparks Released
The latest Scarlet & Violet expansion 'Surging Sparks' officially launched worldwide. Early chase cards include Pikachu ex SAR and several new Illustration Rares. First-week prices are inflated — expect correction in 2-4 weeks.
Feb 15, 12:00 AM UTC · Official Pokémon Company
PSA Announces New Modern Card Tier Pricing
PSA raised their base-level grading fee from $30 to $35 for standard cards. Express and Super Express tiers unchanged. This may reduce casual submissions and tighten PSA 10 supply for modern cards.
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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