Is Zygarde worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 14× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Zygarde sells for $223 against $15.54 raw: a $208 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $15.54
- PSA 10
- $223
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $223 | +$183 | +$158 | +$57.63 |
| PSA 8 | $80.00 | +$39.46 | +$14.46 | −$85.54 |
Net = sale price − $15.54 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $223 | best | 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 | $223 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $43.00 |
| 8 | $80.00 | $65.71 |
| 7 | $36.00 | — |
| 6 | — | $8.49 |
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Grading Zygarde — FAQ
Is Zygarde worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zygarde sells for $223 against $15.54 raw: a $208 spread, 14× the ungraded price. 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 (SM Black Star Promos SM48) sells for about $223 versus $15.54 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
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.
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