Is Zubat worth grading?
Pokémon · Skyridge · 118/144 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Zubat brings $76.41 versus $36.98 raw — a $39.43 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($40.31) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $36.98
- PSA 10
- $76.41
- PSA 9
- $40.31
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $76.41 | +$14.43 | −$10.57 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $40.31 | −$21.67 | −$46.67 | −$147 |
| PSA 8 | $81.13 | +$19.15 | −$5.85 | −$106 |
Net = sale price − $36.98 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% | $49.34 | −$37.64 |
| 50% | $58.36 | −$28.62 |
| 75% | $67.38 | −$19.60 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $115 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $76.41 | −$38.49 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $76.41 | $115 |
| 9.5 | — | $36.00 |
| 9 | $40.31 | $74.40 |
| 8.5 | — | $19.00 |
| 8 | $81.13 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $24.98 |
| 7 | $40.02 | — |
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Grading Zubat — FAQ
Is Zubat worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zubat brings $76.41 versus $36.98 raw — a $39.43 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($40.31) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Zubat worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zubat (Skyridge 118/144) sells for about $76.41 versus $36.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zubat?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $115, ahead of PSA 10 at $76.41. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zubat need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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