Is Zekrom worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 638× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Zekrom sells for $121 against $0.19 raw: a $121 spread, 638× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.08) 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)
- $0.19
- PSA 10
- $121
- PSA 9
- $16.08
- Gem premium
- 638×
- As of
- Aug 19, 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 | $121 | +$96.12 | +$71.12 | −$28.88 |
| PSA 9 | $16.08 | −$9.11 | −$34.11 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $13.86 | −$11.33 | −$36.33 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $0.19 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% | $42.39 | −$7.80 |
| 50% | $68.69 | +$18.50 |
| 75% | $95.00 | +$44.81 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 32%. 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 | $121 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $39.13 | −$82.18 | 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 | $121 | $39.13 |
| 9.5 | — | $9.84 |
| 9 | $16.08 | $10.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $6.00 |
| 8 | $13.00 | $6.00 |
| 7.5 | — | $2.60 |
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Grading Zekrom — FAQ
Is Zekrom worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zekrom sells for $121 against $0.19 raw: a $121 spread, 638× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.08) 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 Zekrom worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zekrom (Paradox Rift 066/182) sells for about $121 versus $0.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 638× premium as of Aug 19, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zekrom?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $121, ahead of CGC 10 at $39.13. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zekrom 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 Zekrom break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Zekrom breaks even when it gems about 32% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $16.08).
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