Is Zapdos worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 9 Zapdos sells for $4,199 against $6.61 raw: a $4,192 spread, 635× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,199) 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)
- $6.61
- PSA 9
- $4,199
- PSA 9
- $4,199
- Gem premium
- 635×
- 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 9 | $4,199 | +$4,167 | +$4,142 | +$4,042 |
| PSA 9 | $4,199 | +$4,167 | +$4,142 | +$4,042 |
| PSA 8 | $12.00 | −$19.61 | −$44.61 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $6.61 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% | $4,199 | +$4,142 |
| 50% | $4,199 | +$4,142 |
| 75% | $4,199 | +$4,142 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | $38.99 | $47.89 |
| 8.5 | — | $79.95 |
| 8 | $12.00 | — |
| 7 | $24.93 | — |
| 6 | $6.50 | — |
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Grading Zapdos — FAQ
Is Zapdos worth grading?
A PSA 9 Zapdos sells for $4,199 against $6.61 raw: a $4,192 spread, 635× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,199) 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.
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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