Is Zamazenta V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 73× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Zamazenta V sells for $54.13 against $0.74 raw: a $53.39 spread, 73× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.41) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.74
- PSA 10
- $54.13
- PSA 9
- $12.41
- Gem premium
- 73×
- 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 | $54.13 | +$28.39 | +$3.39 | −$96.61 |
| PSA 9 | $12.41 | −$13.33 | −$38.33 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $11.10 | −$14.64 | −$39.64 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $0.74 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% | $22.84 | −$27.90 |
| 50% | $33.27 | −$17.47 |
| 75% | $43.70 | −$7.04 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 92%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $54.13 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $11.02 | −$43.11 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $7.06 | −$47.07 | 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.
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Grading Zamazenta V — FAQ
Is Zamazenta V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zamazenta V sells for $54.13 against $0.74 raw: a $53.39 spread, 73× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.41) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Zamazenta V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zamazenta V (Celebrations) sells for about $54.13 versus $0.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 73× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zamazenta V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $54.13, ahead of SGC 10 at $11.02. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zamazenta V 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.
What gem rate makes grading Zamazenta V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Zamazenta V breaks even when it gems about 92% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $12.41).
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