Is Galarian Zapdos V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.3× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Galarian Zapdos V sells for $112 against $13.55 raw: a $98.68 spread, 8.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.28) 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)
- $13.55
- PSA 10
- $112
- PSA 9
- $26.28
- Gem premium
- 8.3×
- 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 | $112 | +$73.68 | +$48.68 | −$51.32 |
| PSA 9 | $26.28 | −$12.27 | −$37.27 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $16.51 | −$22.04 | −$47.04 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $13.55 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% | $47.77 | −$15.78 |
| 50% | $69.25 | +$5.70 |
| 75% | $90.74 | +$27.19 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 43%. 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 | $112 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $99.05 | −$13.18 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $43.00 | −$69.23 | 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 | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $112 | $43.00 | — | $99.05 | $39.78 |
| 9.5 | — | $11.07 | $25.00 | — | — |
| 9 | $26.28 | $18.53 | $12.03 | $49.78 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $11.14 | $7.00 | — | — |
| 8 | $16.51 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | $7.08 | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | $8.00 | — | — | — | — |
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Grading Galarian Zapdos V — FAQ
Is Galarian Zapdos V worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galarian Zapdos V sells for $112 against $13.55 raw: a $98.68 spread, 8.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.28) 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 Galarian Zapdos V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Galarian Zapdos V (Astral Radiance Trainer Gallery TG19/TG30) sells for about $112 versus $13.55 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.3× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galarian Zapdos V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $112, ahead of TAG 10 at $99.05. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Galarian Zapdos 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.
What gem rate makes grading Galarian Zapdos V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Galarian Zapdos V breaks even when it gems about 43% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.28).
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