Is Zeraora worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 7.9× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Zeraora sells for $114 against $14.46 raw: a $99.47 spread, 7.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.87) 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)
- $14.46
- PSA 10
- $114
- PSA 9
- $22.87
- Gem premium
- 7.9×
- 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 | $114 | +$74.47 | +$49.47 | −$50.53 |
| PSA 9 | $22.87 | −$16.59 | −$41.59 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $22.28 | −$17.18 | −$42.18 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $14.46 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% | $45.64 | −$18.82 |
| 50% | $68.40 | +$3.94 |
| 75% | $91.17 | +$26.71 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 46%. 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 | $114 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $97.41 | −$16.52 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $46.86 | −$67.07 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $44.97 | −$68.96 | 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 | BGS | SGC | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $114 | $46.86 | — | $44.97 | $97.41 | $67.46 |
| 9.5 | — | $17.60 | $69.75 | $20.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $22.87 | $15.35 | $10.03 | $5.29 | $18.50 | $20.11 |
| 8.5 | $23.83 | $5.57 | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | $22.28 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $11.03 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | $7.99 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Zeraora — FAQ
Is Zeraora worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zeraora sells for $114 against $14.46 raw: a $99.47 spread, 7.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.87) 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 Zeraora worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zeraora (Stellar Crown 151/142) sells for about $114 versus $14.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.9× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zeraora?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $114, ahead of TAG 10 at $97.41. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zeraora 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 Zeraora break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Zeraora breaks even when it gems about 46% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $22.87).
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