Is Zangoose δ worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 27× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Zangoose δ sells for $105 against $3.91 raw: a $101 spread, 27× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.00) 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)
- $3.91
- PSA 10
- $105
- PSA 9
- $26.00
- Gem premium
- 27×
- As of
- Aug 15, 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 | $105 | +$76.09 | +$51.09 | −$48.91 |
| PSA 9 | $26.00 | −$2.91 | −$27.91 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $12.72 | −$16.19 | −$41.19 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $3.91 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% | $45.75 | −$8.16 |
| 50% | $65.50 | +$11.59 |
| 75% | $85.25 | +$31.34 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 35%. 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 | $105 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.54 | −$72.46 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $105 | $32.54 |
| 9 | $26.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $39.99 |
| 8 | $79.16 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $17.00 |
| 7 | $20.69 | $16.00 |
| 6 | $43.22 | — |
| 4 | $7.50 | — |
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Grading Zangoose δ — FAQ
Is Zangoose δ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zangoose δ sells for $105 against $3.91 raw: a $101 spread, 27× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.00) 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 Zangoose δ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zangoose δ (POP Series 5 15/17) sells for about $105 versus $3.91 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zangoose δ?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $105, ahead of CGC 10 at $32.54. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zangoose δ 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 Zangoose δ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Zangoose δ breaks even when it gems about 35% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.00).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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