Is N's Zoroark ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 N's Zoroark ex brings $391 versus $170 raw — a $220 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($154) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $170
- PSA 10
- $391
- PSA 9
- $154
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $391 | +$195 | +$170 | +$70.33 |
| PSA 9 | $154 | −$40.97 | −$65.97 | −$166 |
| PSA 8 | $155 | −$39.95 | −$64.95 | −$165 |
Net = sale price − $170 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% | $214 | −$6.90 |
| 50% | $273 | +$52.18 |
| 75% | $332 | +$111 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 28%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $1,150 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $478 | −$672 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $391 | −$759 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $195 | −$955 | 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 | $391 | $195 | $1,150 | $478 | $214 |
| 9.5 | — | $122 | $355 | — | — |
| 9 | $154 | $134 | $150 | $215 | $28.45 |
| 8.5 | — | $128 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $155 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $147 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading N's Zoroark ex — FAQ
Is N's Zoroark ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 N's Zoroark ex brings $391 versus $170 raw — a $220 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($154) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 N's Zoroark ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 N's Zoroark ex (Ascended Heroes 286/217) sells for about $391 versus $170 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for N's Zoroark ex?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,150, ahead of TAG 10 at $478. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does N's Zoroark ex need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 N's Zoroark ex break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting N's Zoroark ex breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $154).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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