Is Zapdos worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Zapdos sells for $6,218 against $47.27 raw: a $6,171 spread, 132× 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)
- $47.27
- PSA 10
- $6,218
- PSA 9
- $112
- Gem premium
- 132×
- 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 | $6,218 | +$6,146 | +$6,121 | +$6,021 |
| PSA 9 | $112 | +$39.36 | +$14.36 | −$85.64 |
| PSA 8 | $81.66 | +$9.39 | −$15.61 | −$116 |
Net = sale price − $47.27 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% | $1,638 | +$1,541 |
| 50% | $3,165 | +$3,068 |
| 75% | $4,691 | +$4,594 |
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 | $6,218 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $99.94 | −$6,118 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $6,218 | $99.94 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $42.97 | $350 | — |
| 9 | $250 | $39.99 | — | — |
| 8.5 | — | $30.00 | — | $35.00 |
| 8 | $81.66 | $54.99 | — | — |
| 7 | $30.00 | $22.00 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $30.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $30.83 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $10.99 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $29.00 | — | — | — |
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Grading Zapdos — FAQ
Is Zapdos worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zapdos sells for $6,218 against $47.27 raw: a $6,171 spread, 132× 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 Zapdos worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zapdos (Majestic Dawn 14/100) sells for about $6,218 versus $47.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 132× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zapdos?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $6,218, ahead of CGC 10 at $99.94. 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?
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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