Is N's Zekrom worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 47× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 N's Zekrom sells for $266 against $5.65 raw: a $260 spread, 47× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.83) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.65
- PSA 10
- $266
- PSA 9
- $24.83
- Gem premium
- 47×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $266 | +$235 | +$210 | +$110 |
| PSA 9 | $24.83 | −$5.82 | −$30.82 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $16.78 | −$13.87 | −$38.87 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $5.65 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% | $85.07 | +$29.42 |
| 50% | $145 | +$89.65 |
| 75% | $206 | +$150 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $4,421 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $2,735 | −$1,686 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $549 | −$3,872 | 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.
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Grading N's Zekrom — FAQ
Is N's Zekrom worth grading?
A PSA 10 N's Zekrom sells for $266 against $5.65 raw: a $260 spread, 47× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.83) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. 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 $266 versus $5.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 47× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for N's Zekrom?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $4,421, 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 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $24.83).
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