Is Hop's Zacian ex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Hop's Zacian ex brings $40.17 versus $0.51 raw — a $39.66 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.70) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.51
- PSA 10
- $40.17
- PSA 9
- $17.70
- Gem premium
- 79×
- 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 | $40.17 | +$14.66 | −$10.34 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $17.70 | −$7.81 | −$32.81 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $12.71 | −$12.80 | −$37.80 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $0.51 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% | $23.32 | −$27.19 |
| 50% | $28.94 | −$21.57 |
| 75% | $34.55 | −$15.96 |
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 | $71.00 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $40.17 | −$30.83 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $12.00 | −$59.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11.04 | −$59.96 | 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 | SGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $40.17 | $11.04 | $12.00 | $71.00 |
| 9 | $17.70 | — | — | — |
| 8 | $12.71 | — | — | — |
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Grading Hop's Zacian ex — FAQ
Is Hop's Zacian ex worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hop's Zacian ex brings $40.17 versus $0.51 raw — a $39.66 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.70) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Hop's Zacian ex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hop's Zacian ex (Journey Together 111/159) sells for about $40.17 versus $0.51 for a raw near-mint copy — a 79× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hop's Zacian ex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $71.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.17. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hop's Zacian 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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