Grading verdict · PSAswsh7-172 · Nov 8
Only flawless copies
Grading beats selling raw if your copy has at least a 50% chance of a PSA 10.
At 30%: −$28 per card versus selling raw.
Vaporeon V (Full Art)
No. 172Ultra RareHolofoil · EnglishIllus. 5ban Graphics
Catalog reference · USD $28.37 · PokemonPriceTracker, Nov 9, 12:03 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$189
+$69
PSA 9$28.49
−$70
Only a PSA 10 beats selling raw.
Buying raw to grade?
Don’t buy to grade
At your odds, grading loses money even on a free card.
Fee headroom
$42 per card
Grading still beats selling raw at your odds while all grading costs stay under this.
PSA 10 price that flips it
Above $297
PSA 10s would need to rise 57% from $189 for grading to pay at your 30% odds.
Sales behind these numbers
Completed eBay sales of this exact printing, aggregated by PokemonPriceTracker, updated Nov 8. Only sales bound to this printing count.
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $189 | 97 | Nov 4 |
| PSA 9 | $28.49 longer-run | 41 | Oct 25 |
| PSA 8 | — too few | 6 | May 18 |
| CGC 10 | — too few | 15 | Oct 6 |
| Raw | $28.37 | — | Nov 9 |
Every other grade on record (5)
| Grade | Price used | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 9.5 | — too few | 2 | Feb 2 |
| CGC 9 | $14.40 longer-run | 6 | Oct 26 |
| CGC 8.5 | — too few | 3 | Jul 13 |
| CGC 8 | — too few | 1 | Nov 25 |
| CGC 7.5 | — too few | 1 | Feb 23 |
- PSA 9: no sales in the last 7 days, so the verdict uses the longer-run price of $28.49 from 41 sales, last on Oct 25.
- No PSA 8 price qualifies, so a copy that misses a 10 is assumed to grade PSA 9.
In the last 7 days, 4 PSA 10s sold. PSA 9 last sold on Oct 25 and PSA 8 last sold on May 18.
PSA 10s are 70% 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
Loading price history…
Which grader’s 10 sells best
A PSA 10 sells for 4.5× a CGC 10 of this card. PSA has the most sales, 97. The verdict uses PSA.
PSA 10$18997 sales
CGC 10$42.0015 sales
After each grader’s base fee for that value, shipping and selling fees, a 10 nets $93.28 from PSA, $6.03 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.
%
Cracking pays if that chance is at least 50%. At 15%: −$49 versus selling the 9 for a net $24.32.
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.
More from Evolving Skies
How much is Vaporeon V (Full Art) (Evolving Skies #172) worth?
As of Nov 9, 12:03 PM UTC, Vaporeon V (Full Art) (Evolving Skies #172) has a market reference price of $28.37.
What is the PSA 10 price of Vaporeon V (Full Art)?
The latest PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded sales for Vaporeon V (Full Art) (Evolving Skies #172) carry a median of $188.67, aggregated from recent eBay sold listings as of Nov 4, 12:00 AM UTC.
Is Vaporeon V (Full Art) going up in value?
Over the past 7 days, the reference price for Vaporeon V (Full Art) (Evolving Skies #172) has risen 3.7%. This describes recent tracked price movement only and is not investment advice.
Where can I check Vaporeon V (Full Art) prices and sales?
CardIntel tracks Vaporeon V (Full Art) (Evolving Skies #172) across TCGplayer market data, Cardmarket EUR averages, graded eBay sold comps and daily price history. Use the price chart and cross-platform pricing table above to compare current values.
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
Holiday Season Drives Record TCGPlayer Volume
TCGPlayer reported record daily sales volume during the week of December 15-21. Pokémon cards were the #1 category, with Evolving Skies and Base Set seeing the highest transaction counts.
Dec 20, 12:00 AM UTC · TCGPlayer
You might also be looking for
More versions and cards in this set
More Cards from Evolving Skies
Umbreon VMAX (Alternate Art Secret)
Evolving Skies #215
Rayquaza VMAX (Alternate Art Secret)
Evolving Skies #218
Dragonite V (Alternate Full Art)
Evolving Skies #192
Rayquaza V (Alternate Full Art)
Evolving Skies #194
Umbreon V (Alternate Full Art)
Evolving Skies #189
Leafeon VMAX (Alternate Art Secret)
Evolving Skies #205
Sylveon VMAX (Alternate Art Secret)
Evolving Skies #212
Glaceon VMAX (Alternate Art Secret)
Evolving Skies #209
Espeon V (Alternate Full Art)
Evolving Skies #180
Sylveon V (Alternate Full Art)
Evolving Skies #184
Glaceon V (Alternate Full Art)
Evolving Skies #175
Leafeon V (Alternate Full Art)
Evolving Skies #167
Other Vaporeon V (Full Art) Versions & Printings
Catalog image. Check the actual card, including its back, before you trade or submit. Prices are dated source observations, not offers. How prices and verdicts work