Is Zapdos worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Zapdos sells for $2,497 against $41.53 raw: a $2,455 spread, 60× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($157) 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)
- $41.53
- PSA 10
- $2,497
- PSA 9
- $157
- Gem premium
- 60×
- 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 | $2,497 | +$2,430 | +$2,405 | +$2,305 |
| PSA 9 | $157 | +$90.67 | +$65.67 | −$34.33 |
| PSA 8 | $50.48 | −$16.05 | −$41.05 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $41.53 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% | $742 | +$651 |
| 50% | $1,327 | +$1,235 |
| 75% | $1,912 | +$1,820 |
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 | $2,497 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $150 | −$2,347 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $2,497 | $150 | — | — | — | — |
| 9 | $157 | $45.47 | $76.79 | — | — | $114 |
| 8.5 | $30.00 | $57.66 | $43.00 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $50.48 | $59.57 | — | $11.00 | — | $31.45 |
| 7.5 | $22.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $34.20 | — | — | — | $20.48 | $23.23 |
| 6.5 | — | — | — | — | $49.84 | — |
| 6 | $28.95 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $49.99 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4.5 | — | $24.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | $24.99 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | $47.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Zapdos — FAQ
Is Zapdos worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zapdos sells for $2,497 against $41.53 raw: a $2,455 spread, 60× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($157) 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 (Generations 29/83) sells for about $2,497 versus $41.53 for a raw near-mint copy — a 60× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zapdos?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $2,497, ahead of CGC 10 at $150. 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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