Is N's Zekrom worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 N's Zekrom sells for $298 against $8.30 raw: a $290 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.63) 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)
- $8.30
- PSA 10
- $298
- PSA 9
- $35.63
- Gem premium
- 36×
- As of
- Aug 19, 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 | $298 | +$265 | +$240 | +$140 |
| PSA 9 | $35.63 | +$2.33 | −$22.67 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $16.33 | −$16.97 | −$41.97 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $8.30 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% | $101 | +$42.97 |
| 50% | $167 | +$109 |
| 75% | $233 | +$174 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $4,102 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $2,735 | −$1,366 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $1,074 | −$3,028 | 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 | $4,102 | $1,074 | — | $2,735 | $785 |
| 9.5 | — | $113 | $1,000 | — | — |
| 9 | $148 | $85.84 | $123 | $183 | $97.25 |
| 8.5 | $160 | $88.80 | $100 | $133 | — |
| 8 | $76.65 | — | — | — | $81.24 |
| 7 | $15.29 | — | — | $86.00 | — |
| 6 | $14.00 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading N's Zekrom — FAQ
Is N's Zekrom worth grading?
A PSA 10 N's Zekrom sells for $298 against $8.30 raw: a $290 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.63) 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 N's Zekrom worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 N's Zekrom (Mega Evolution Black Star Promos 031) sells for about $298 versus $8.30 for a raw near-mint copy — a 36× premium as of Aug 19, 2026.
Which grading company is best for N's Zekrom?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $4,102, ahead of TAG 10 at $2,735. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does N's Zekrom 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 N's Zekrom break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting N's Zekrom breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.63).
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