Is Zekrom worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Zekrom sells for $3,050 against $6.21 raw: a $3,044 spread, 491× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($112) 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)
- $6.21
- PSA 10
- $3,050
- PSA 9
- $112
- Gem premium
- 491×
- 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 | $3,050 | +$3,019 | +$2,994 | +$2,894 |
| PSA 9 | $112 | +$80.89 | +$55.89 | −$44.11 |
| PSA 8 | $32.51 | +$1.30 | −$23.70 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $6.21 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% | $847 | +$790 |
| 50% | $1,581 | +$1,525 |
| 75% | $2,316 | +$2,259 |
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 | $3,050 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $149 | −$2,901 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $3,050 | $149 |
| 9 | $112 | $18.04 |
| 8 | $32.51 | $8.40 |
| 7.5 | — | $3.00 |
| 7 | $33.58 | — |
| 6 | $165 | — |
| 4 | $3.25 | — |
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Grading Zekrom — FAQ
Is Zekrom worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zekrom sells for $3,050 against $6.21 raw: a $3,044 spread, 491× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($112) 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 Zekrom worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zekrom (Plasma Freeze 39/116) sells for about $3,050 versus $6.21 for a raw near-mint copy — a 491× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zekrom?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $3,050, ahead of CGC 10 at $149. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zekrom 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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