Is Reshiram & Zekrom-GX worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Reshiram & Zekrom-GX brings $697 versus $248 raw — a $449 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($242) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $248
- PSA 10
- $697
- PSA 9
- $242
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $697 | +$424 | +$399 | +$299 |
| PSA 9 | $242 | −$31.32 | −$56.32 | −$156 |
| PSA 8 | $193 | −$80.26 | −$105 | −$205 |
Net = sale price − $248 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% | $355 | +$57.53 |
| 50% | $469 | +$171 |
| 75% | $583 | +$285 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $697 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $399 | −$298 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| BGS 10 | $355 | −$342 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $330 | −$367 | 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 | SGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $697 | $330 | $355 | — | $399 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $166 | $447 | — | — | — |
| 9 | $242 | $216 | $157 | $90.00 | — | $173 |
| 8.5 | — | $66.03 | $130 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $193 | $105 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $68.05 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | $150 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | $46.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Reshiram & Zekrom-GX — FAQ
Is Reshiram & Zekrom-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Reshiram & Zekrom-GX brings $697 versus $248 raw — a $449 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($242) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Reshiram & Zekrom-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Reshiram & Zekrom-GX (Cosmic Eclipse 259/236) sells for about $697 versus $248 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Reshiram & Zekrom-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $697, ahead of TAG 10 at $399. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Reshiram & Zekrom-GX 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 Reshiram & Zekrom-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Reshiram & Zekrom-GX breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $242).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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