Is Zapdos ex worth grading?
Pokémon · 151 · 145/165 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Zapdos ex brings $38.54 versus $1.55 raw — a $36.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.55
- PSA 10
- $38.54
- PSA 9
- $13.99
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $38.54 | +$11.99 | −$13.01 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $13.99 | −$12.56 | −$37.56 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $12.05 | −$14.50 | −$39.50 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $1.55 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% | $20.13 | −$31.42 |
| 50% | $26.27 | −$25.29 |
| 75% | $32.40 | −$19.15 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $44.60 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $38.54 | −$6.06 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12.72 | −$31.88 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $12.36 | −$32.24 | 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.
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Grading Zapdos ex — FAQ
Is Zapdos ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zapdos ex brings $38.54 versus $1.55 raw — a $36.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Zapdos ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zapdos ex (151 145/165) sells for about $38.54 versus $1.55 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zapdos ex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $44.60, ahead of PSA 10 at $38.54. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zapdos ex need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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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