Is Zapdos worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Zapdos sells for $1000 against $28.34 raw: a $972 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($186) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $28.34
- PSA 10
- $1000
- PSA 9
- $186
- Gem premium
- 35×
- As of
- Aug 10, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $1000 | +$947 | +$922 | +$822 |
| PSA 9 | $186 | +$132 | +$107 | +$7.47 |
| PSA 8 | $88.85 | +$35.51 | +$10.51 | −$89.49 |
Net = sale price − $28.34 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $389 | +$311 |
| 50% | $593 | +$515 |
| 75% | $796 | +$718 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $3,740 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,201 | −$2,540 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $805 | $128 | — | — | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $74.86 | $276 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $210 | $79.65 | $60.41 | — | $59.97 | $85.80 |
| 8.5 | $49.20 | $79.40 | $46.88 | $51.00 | $84.97 | — |
| 8 | $103 | $68.43 | $66.28 | $40.77 | — | $104 |
| 7.5 | $58.90 | $31.10 | $23.33 | $79.00 | $39.99 | — |
| 7 | $51.66 | $29.09 | $40.00 | $20.30 | $165 | — |
| 6.5 | — | $64.40 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | $35.37 | $19.77 | — | — | — | $66.96 |
| 5.5 | — | $13.13 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $31.88 | $13.00 | — | $50.88 | $29.95 | $22.50 |
| 4.5 | $61.00 | — | $31.98 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $30.61 | $19.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 3.5 | — | $16.01 | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | $20.59 | $8.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | $24.75 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.5 | $31.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | $84.07 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Zapdos — FAQ
Is Zapdos worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zapdos sells for $1000 against $28.34 raw: a $972 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($186) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Zapdos worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zapdos (Fossil 15/62) sells for about $1000 versus $28.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 35× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zapdos?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $3,740, ahead of CGC 10 at $1,201. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zapdos need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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