Is Zygarde worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 96× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Zygarde sells for $59.75 against $0.62 raw: a $59.13 spread, 96× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($2.08) 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)
- $0.62
- PSA 10
- $59.75
- PSA 9
- $2.08
- Gem premium
- 96×
- 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 | $59.75 | +$34.13 | +$9.13 | −$90.87 |
| PSA 9 | $2.08 | −$23.54 | −$48.54 | −$149 |
| PSA 8 | $5.04 | −$20.58 | −$45.58 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $0.62 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% | $16.50 | −$34.12 |
| 50% | $30.91 | −$19.71 |
| 75% | $45.33 | −$5.29 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 84%. 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 | $59.75 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $7.00 | −$52.75 | 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 | $33.97 | $7.00 |
| 9.5 | — | $8.00 |
| 9 | $21.00 | $5.50 |
| 8 | $5.04 | — |
| 7 | $14.94 | — |
| 5 | $5.00 | — |
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Grading Zygarde — FAQ
Is Zygarde worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zygarde sells for $59.75 against $0.62 raw: a $59.13 spread, 96× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($2.08) 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 Zygarde worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zygarde (Burning Shadows 100/147) sells for about $59.75 versus $0.62 for a raw near-mint copy — a 96× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zygarde?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $59.75, ahead of CGC 10 at $7.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zygarde 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 Zygarde break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Zygarde breaks even when it gems about 84% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $2.08).
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