Is Zangoose worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 2525× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Zangoose sells for $2,550 against $1.01 raw: a $2,549 spread, 2525× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.89) 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)
- $1.01
- PSA 10
- $2,550
- PSA 9
- $23.89
- Gem premium
- 2525×
- 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 | $2,550 | +$2,524 | +$2,499 | +$2,399 |
| PSA 9 | $23.89 | −$2.12 | −$27.12 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $55.00 | +$28.99 | +$3.99 | −$96.01 |
Net = sale price − $1.01 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% | $655 | +$604 |
| 50% | $1,287 | +$1,236 |
| 75% | $1,918 | +$1,867 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $2,550 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.40 | −$2,524 | 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 | $2,550 | $26.40 |
| 9 | $23.89 | $18.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $14.00 |
| 8 | $55.00 | $25.09 |
| 7 | $35.00 | $12.05 |
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Grading Zangoose — FAQ
Is Zangoose worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zangoose sells for $2,550 against $1.01 raw: a $2,549 spread, 2525× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.89) 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 Zangoose worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zangoose (Power Keepers 25/108) sells for about $2,550 versus $1.01 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2525× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zangoose?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,550, ahead of CGC 10 at $26.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zangoose 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 Zangoose break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Zangoose breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $23.89).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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