Is Zoroark-GX worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 29× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Zoroark-GX sells for $207 against $7.20 raw: a $200 spread, 29× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.60) 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)
- $7.20
- PSA 10
- $207
- PSA 9
- $16.60
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $207 | +$175 | +$150 | +$49.81 |
| PSA 9 | $16.60 | −$15.60 | −$40.60 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $16.16 | −$16.04 | −$41.04 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $7.20 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% | $64.20 | +$7.00 |
| 50% | $112 | +$54.60 |
| 75% | $159 | +$102 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $207 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $62.00 | −$145 | 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 | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $207 | $62.00 | $130 |
| 9.5 | — | $50.00 | — |
| 9 | $16.60 | $9.95 | — |
| 8 | $16.16 | — | — |
| 7.5 | — | $6.50 | — |
| 7 | $11.50 | — | — |
| 6.5 | — | $8.00 | — |
| 6 | $11.50 | — | — |
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Grading Zoroark-GX — FAQ
Is Zoroark-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zoroark-GX sells for $207 against $7.20 raw: a $200 spread, 29× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.60) 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 Zoroark-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zoroark-GX (SM Black Star Promos SM84) sells for about $207 versus $7.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zoroark-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $207, ahead of CGC 10 at $62.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zoroark-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 Zoroark-GX break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Zoroark-GX breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $16.60).
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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