Is Zygarde-GX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 10× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Zygarde-GX sells for $640 against $61.39 raw: a $579 spread, 10× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($67.12) 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)
- $61.39
- PSA 10
- $640
- PSA 9
- $67.12
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $640 | +$554 | +$529 | +$429 |
| PSA 9 | $67.12 | −$19.27 | −$44.27 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $29.00 | −$57.39 | −$82.39 | −$182 |
Net = sale price − $61.39 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% | $210 | +$99.06 |
| 50% | $354 | +$242 |
| 75% | $497 | +$386 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $640 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $140 | −$501 | 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 | $640 | $140 |
| 9 | $67.12 | $35.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $33.00 |
| 8 | $29.00 | $8.00 |
| 6 | — | $14.50 |
| 5 | — | $9.96 |
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Grading Zygarde-GX — FAQ
Is Zygarde-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zygarde-GX sells for $640 against $61.39 raw: a $579 spread, 10× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($67.12) 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-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zygarde-GX (Forbidden Light 136/131) sells for about $640 versus $61.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zygarde-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $640, ahead of CGC 10 at $140. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zygarde-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 Zygarde-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Zygarde-GX breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $67.12).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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