Is Zoroark worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Zoroark sells for $1,077 against $6.66 raw: a $1,070 spread, 162× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($58.53) 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)
- $6.66
- PSA 10
- $1,077
- PSA 9
- $58.53
- Gem premium
- 162×
- 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 | $1,077 | +$1,045 | +$1,020 | +$920 |
| PSA 9 | $58.53 | +$26.87 | +$1.87 | −$98.13 |
| PSA 8 | $29.00 | −$2.66 | −$27.66 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $6.66 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% | $313 | +$256 |
| 50% | $568 | +$511 |
| 75% | $822 | +$766 |
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 | $1,077 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.00 | −$1,046 | 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 | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,077 | $31.00 | — |
| 9 | $58.53 | — | $76.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $6.50 | — |
| 8 | $29.00 | — | — |
| 7 | $26.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $7.46 | — | — |
| 5 | $27.00 | — | — |
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Grading Zoroark — FAQ
Is Zoroark worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zoroark sells for $1,077 against $6.66 raw: a $1,070 spread, 162× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($58.53) 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 Zoroark worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zoroark (BW Black Star Promos BW19) sells for about $1,077 versus $6.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 162× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zoroark?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $1,077, ahead of CGC 10 at $31.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zoroark 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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