Is Team Magma's Zangoose worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Team Magma's Zangoose sells for $104 against $6.60 raw: a $96.90 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.90) 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)
- $6.60
- PSA 10
- $104
- PSA 9
- $46.90
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $104 | +$71.90 | +$46.90 | −$53.10 |
| PSA 9 | $46.90 | +$15.30 | −$9.70 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $22.19 | −$9.41 | −$34.41 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $6.60 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% | $61.05 | +$4.45 |
| 50% | $75.20 | +$18.60 |
| 75% | $89.35 | +$32.75 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. 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 | $104 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.04 | −$77.46 | 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 | $104 | $26.04 |
| 9.5 | — | $18.50 |
| 9 | $14.00 | $37.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $10.07 |
| 8 | $70.00 | $13.00 |
| 7 | $43.00 | — |
| 6 | $11.50 | — |
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Grading Team Magma's Zangoose — FAQ
Is Team Magma's Zangoose worth grading?
A PSA 10 Team Magma's Zangoose sells for $104 against $6.60 raw: a $96.90 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.90) 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 Team Magma's Zangoose worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Team Magma's Zangoose (Team Magma vs Team Aqua 23/95) sells for about $104 versus $6.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Team Magma's Zangoose?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $104, ahead of CGC 10 at $26.04. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Team Magma's 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 Team Magma's Zangoose break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Team Magma's Zangoose breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.90).
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