Is Nのゾロアークex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Nのゾロアークex brings $127 versus $78.19 raw — a $48.59 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($67.67) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $78.19
- PSA 10
- $127
- PSA 9
- $67.67
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $127 | +$23.59 | −$1.41 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $67.67 | −$35.52 | −$60.52 | −$161 |
| PSA 8 | $67.51 | −$35.68 | −$60.68 | −$161 |
Net = sale price − $78.19 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% | $82.45 | −$45.74 |
| 50% | $97.22 | −$30.97 |
| 75% | $112 | −$16.19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $169 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $127 | −$41.85 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $55.60 | −$113 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $127 | $55.60 | — | $169 | $101 |
| 9.5 | — | $44.07 | $79.54 | — | — |
| 9 | $67.67 | $34.18 | — | $89.57 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $28.07 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $67.51 | $59.05 | — | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $31.00 | — | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | — | — | $65.00 | — |
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Grading Nのゾロアークex — FAQ
Is Nのゾロアークex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nのゾロアークex brings $127 versus $78.19 raw — a $48.59 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($67.67) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Nのゾロアークex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nのゾロアークex (MEGAドリームex 242/193) sells for about $127 versus $78.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.6× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nのゾロアークex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $169, ahead of PSA 10 at $127. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nのゾロアークex need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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.
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