Is Zapdos worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Zapdos sells for $8,307 against $600 raw: a $7,707 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,620) 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)
- $600
- PSA 10
- $8,307
- PSA 9
- $1,620
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $8,307 | +$7,682 | +$7,657 | +$7,557 |
| PSA 9 | $1,620 | +$995 | +$970 | +$870 |
| PSA 8 | $421 | −$204 | −$229 | −$329 |
Net = sale price − $600 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% | $3,291 | +$2,641 |
| 50% | $4,963 | +$4,313 |
| 75% | $6,635 | +$5,985 |
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 | $8,307 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,347 | −$5,960 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $8,307 | $2,347 | — | — |
| 9.5 | — | $400 | $801 | — |
| 9 | $1,620 | $748 | $867 | — |
| 8.5 | $1,080 | $146 | $243 | — |
| 8 | $421 | $494 | $261 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $465 | $160 | — |
| 7 | $724 | $133 | — | — |
| 6 | $141 | — | — | — |
| 5 | $334 | — | — | — |
| 3 | $220 | — | — | — |
| 2 | $60.00 | — | — | — |
| 1 | $194 | — | — | $27.71 |
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Grading Zapdos — FAQ
Is Zapdos worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zapdos sells for $8,307 against $600 raw: a $7,707 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,620) 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 (Aquapolis H32/H32) sells for about $8,307 versus $600 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zapdos?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $8,307, ahead of CGC 10 at $2,347. 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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