Is Zamazenta V worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.4× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Zamazenta V sells for $82.15 against $9.74 raw: a $72.41 spread, 8.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.49) 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)
- $9.74
- PSA 10
- $82.15
- PSA 9
- $20.49
- Gem premium
- 8.4×
- 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 | $82.15 | +$47.41 | +$22.41 | −$77.59 |
| PSA 9 | $20.49 | −$14.25 | −$39.25 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $14.39 | −$20.35 | −$45.35 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $9.74 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% | $35.91 | −$23.84 |
| 50% | $51.32 | −$8.42 |
| 75% | $66.73 | +$6.99 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 64%. 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 | $82.15 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $49.99 | −$32.16 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| CGC 10 | $18.30 | −$63.85 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18.00 | −$64.15 | 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 sells for $82.15 against $9.74 raw: a $72.41 spread, 8.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.49) 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 Zamazenta V worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zamazenta V (Astral Radiance Trainer Gallery TG22/TG30) sells for about $82.15 versus $9.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.4× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zamazenta V?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $82.15, ahead of TAG 10 at $49.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
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.
What gem rate makes grading Zamazenta V break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Zamazenta V breaks even when it gems about 64% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $20.49).
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