Is Zekrom worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Zekrom sells for $126 against $15.07 raw: a $111 spread, 8.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.04) 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)
- $15.07
- PSA 10
- $126
- PSA 9
- $45.04
- Gem premium
- 8.4×
- As of
- Sep 28, 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 | $126 | +$85.98 | +$60.98 | −$39.02 |
| PSA 9 | $45.04 | +$4.97 | −$20.03 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $31.08 | −$8.99 | −$33.99 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $15.07 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% | $65.29 | +$0.22 |
| 50% | $85.55 | +$20.47 |
| 75% | $106 | +$40.73 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $310 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $150 | −$160 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $126 | −$184 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $81.15 | −$229 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.72 | −$249 | 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 Zekrom — FAQ
Is Zekrom worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zekrom sells for $126 against $15.07 raw: a $111 spread, 8.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.04) 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 (Celebrations: Classic Collection) sells for about $126 versus $15.07 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.4× premium as of Sep 28, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zekrom?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $310, ahead of TAG 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zekrom need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 Zekrom break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Zekrom breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.04).
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