Is Zamazenta V worth grading?
Pokémon · Sword & Shield · 139/202 · full price guide →
Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Zamazenta V brings $30.66 versus $1.06 raw — a $29.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.13) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.06
- PSA 10
- $30.66
- PSA 9
- $10.13
- 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 | $30.66 | +$4.60 | −$20.40 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $10.13 | −$15.93 | −$40.93 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $3.25 | −$22.81 | −$47.81 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $1.06 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% | $15.26 | −$35.80 |
| 50% | $20.39 | −$30.66 |
| 75% | $25.53 | −$25.53 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $30.66 | best | 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 Zamazenta V — FAQ
Is Zamazenta V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zamazenta V brings $30.66 versus $1.06 raw — a $29.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.13) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Zamazenta V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zamazenta V (Sword & Shield 139/202) sells for about $30.66 versus $1.06 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
What centering does Zamazenta V 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.
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